RAINN x “Betrayal”
Hear the story. Know the signs.
Season 5 of “Betrayal” explores intimate partner sexual violence, coercion, manipulation, and barriers to justice. Together, RAINN and “Betrayal” are helping more people understand these realities, support survivors, and take action.
Hear the Story
Content Note
“Betrayal” season 5 includes discussion of rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual distribution of intimate images, mental health struggles, and chronic illness.
Four survivors. Four stories that deepen the conversation.
RAINN Chief of Victim Services, Megan Cutter, moderates a trauma-informed survivor roundtable in episode 7 of “Betrayal,” helping bring expert guidance and survivor-centered care to a complex conversation.
Episode 7, “Not Alone,” gives listeners deeper insight into sexual violence, its long-term impact, and the barriers survivors can face when seeking support and justice.
More survivors. More insight. The conversation continues.
RAINN Chief of Victim Services, Megan Cutter, continues moderating this trauma-informed survivor discussion, helping bring expert guidance and survivor-centered care to conversations about healing, shame, and self-preservation.
In this bonus episode, “Survivors’ Discussion Continued,” listeners hear more about the long-term impact of sexual violence, the myth of the “perfect victim,” and why every survivor’s path is valid.
Outdated laws. Ongoing harm. A push for justice.
RAINN Vice President of Public Policy, Stefan Turkheimer, helps explain how marital rape exemptions denied survivors full justice and protected perpetrators under the law.
In episode 8, “Love Is No Defense,” listeners learn how Saskia’s case helped expose those failures—and how survivor stories, legal advocacy, and public pressure helped drive reform in Maryland.
Know the Signs
Sexual violence can take many forms—and it happens in relationships of every kind.
“Betrayal” Season 5 helps listeners better understand how abuse can involve coercion, manipulation, silence, fear, and barriers to justice.
Understand the Impact of Sexual Violence in Relationships
Through Saskia’s story and the conversations surrounding it, listeners can better understand:
- Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV)
- Consent, coercion, and manipulation
- Survivors’ rights and the barriers to justice
- Trauma and the long-term impact of abuse
The more we understand the realities survivors face, the better prepared we are to recognize harm, respond with care, and help prevent sexual violence.
Learn More & Take Action
Learning more is one way to support survivors, challenge harmful myths, and help prevent sexual violence. Explore these resources to better understand the issues raised in “Betrayal” Season 5 and find ways to respond with care.
Creators, Producers, & Platforms: Let’s Work Together
RAINN’s collaboration with “Betrayal” reflects how thoughtful storytelling can deepen public understanding, reduce stigma, and connect audiences with trusted information and support.
We work with podcasters, producers, writers, studios, and other media teams to help portray sexual violence accurately, responsibly, and with care.
From consultation to training, RAINN can help teams navigate difficult material with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español.
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