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ALT Statistics don’t change laws. Stories change laws. & not just any story. Your story. What you went through. Whether you got the support you needed. Whether you were believed. Whether the justice system worked for you. What your life looks like today. Your story matters. & on RAINN’s 2027 Congressional Day of Action, 40 survivors will have the chance to share their stories on Capitol Hill. Because anyone can read the statistics. But only YOU can look a legislator in the eyes and tell them what should happen next.
ALT Apply now for RAINN's 2027 Congressional Day of Action: RAINN.org/CDA
ALT A poster titled "Know How To Respond" with a quote from "JustASurvivor" highlighting the importance of awareness and training in agencies and professionals to prevent trauma. A butterfly decorates the corner. The bottom includes support information from the National Sexual Assault Hotline and the option to text "HOPE" to 64763.
ALT A graphic titled "Teach Consent" features a quote emphasizing the importance of early education on consent, boundaries, and recognizing pressure. It highlights teaching respect and autonomy actively. The name "Kira" is attributed to the quote. At the bottom, contact information for the National Sexual Assault Hotline and RAINN is provided, with a support text line. The background includes a cloud image.
ALT The image is a flyer titled "Develop Empathy." It highlights the role of arts in preventing sexual violence through storytelling and music. A quote from Erica “EL” DuBois emphasizes building empathy. A need-support section includes a text option “HOPE” to 64673 and mentions the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN.org. There is a small illustration of a plant branch.
ALT The image is a flyer with a message about ending victim-blaming, emphasizing the need for action against sexual violence. It includes a quote from Erin about supporting survivors and achieving societal change. A red checkered heart decorates the flyer. Contact information for the National Sexual Assault Hotline, including the text option "HOPE" to 64673 and the website RAINN.org, is provided for support.
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ALT 800 people are sexually assaulted every day in the U.S. 100 of them are college students. Only 1 student survivor's case is currently making national headlines. But calls to RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline are up 51%. Don't look away. Tell them: #NoMoreExcuses And if you need support, text "HOPE" to 64673.
ALT No survivor should be forced to co-parent with the person who raped them. California just took a major step toward making that protection real.
ALT “This weekend, one survivor’s story was impossible to ignore. News outlets reported that a former Cornell University student is taking a bold step two years after she says she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members: She is seeking accountability through a civil lawsuit. No criminal charges were filed in 2024."
ALT Her attorney says that while two students were expelled, others faced consequences so minimal they included writing essays. She ultimately left Cornell. Now, she is refusing to be silent. And neither should we.” – Simintha Esson Chief Development Officer, RAINN
ALT We don’t need another “accountability essay.” Another excuse. Another reason why nothing could be done. We need 1 million voices saying #NoMoreExcuses
ALT Four examples of student-made content for RAINN's #NoMoreExcuses movement is shown on a blue background.
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!["I am one of the many women who were victims of sexual abuse while incarcerated at
FCI Dublin.
As a former inmate, I lived through an experience that changed my life forever. I lowered my head & endured the shame, fear, & disgust of being [assaulted] by a man who abused his power & authority within the institution."
– KimbelyKS](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS7SArrWkAAhUr6.jpg?name=orig)
ALT "I am one of the many women who were victims of sexual abuse while incarcerated at FCI Dublin. As a former inmate, I lived through an experience that changed my life forever. I lowered my head & endured the shame, fear, & disgust of being [assaulted] by a man who abused his power & authority within the institution." – KimbelyKS
!["The constant fear, anxiety, and emotional distress began to affect my health. I started developing vitiligo. I submitted a medical request [&] explained to the doctor that my skin was changing color. He looked me in the eyes & asked:
’Are you having problems at home? You seem very stressed.’
He explained that stress could be one of the causes of skin depigmentation. At that moment, I was unable to tell him the true source of my suffering."
– KimbelyKS](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HS7SB5SWYAAWsss.jpg?name=orig)
ALT "The constant fear, anxiety, and emotional distress began to affect my health. I started developing vitiligo. I submitted a medical request [&] explained to the doctor that my skin was changing color. He looked me in the eyes & asked: ’Are you having problems at home? You seem very stressed.’ He explained that stress could be one of the causes of skin depigmentation. At that moment, I was unable to tell him the true source of my suffering." – KimbelyKS
ALT "When I completed my sentence, I believed everything was finally over. However, the consequences of the abuse continued to follow me long after I left prison. Today, I live with vitiligo covering much of my body. Every time I look in the mirror, I am reminded of the emotional harm I endured. Because of a man who abused his authority & position of power at FCI Dublin, my life was permanently changed." – KimbelyKS
ALT "Yet my story is not only a story of pain. It is also a story of survival, strength, & resilience. I want other women to know that they are not alone. Although part of my peace was taken from me, my voice was not. Today, I share my story in the hope of raising awareness, encouraging change, & helping other survivors find justice, support, & dignity.” – KimbelyKS
ALT Statistics don’t change laws. Stories change laws. & not just any story. Your story. What you went through. Whether you got the support you needed. Whether you were believed. Whether the justice system worked for you. What your life looks like today. Your story matters. & on RAINN’s 2027 Congressional Day of Action, 40 survivors will have the chance to share their stories on Capitol Hill. Because anyone can read the statistics. But only YOU can look a legislator in the eyes and tell them what should happen next.
ALT Apply now for RAINN's 2027 Congressional Day of Action: RAINN.org/CDA
ALT The first few months of college are often called the "red zone." Why? Because it's when students experience the highest rats of rape and sexual assault.
ALT For women, the first year of college is particularly risky. Nearly 1 in 6 freshmen women report experiencing rape or sexual assault before they even reach summer break.
ALT Men are not exempt from sexual violence. About 1 in 14 undergrad men experience rape or sexual assault during their college years.
ALT NO ONE enrolls for this. Together, we can #StopSexualViolence. Claim your campus action kit at RAINN.org/red-zone
ALT This summer, Massachusetts passed 2 new survivor-centered laws: #1: Eliminated the statute of limitations for rape cases involving adult victims when new DNA evidence identifies a suspect #2: Close a loophole that allowed adults in positions of authority to exploit 16- & 17-year-olds
ALT At the ceremonial bill signing… “I’m here today because I want 16-year-old me to know that this is a big deal. For a long time, the law failed kids like me. Today, it doesn’t.” – Melissa Fares, survivor
ALT At the ceremonial bill signing… “Today, I stand before you as both a law enforcement professional & a survivor to affirm that, even in our darkest moments, we cannot lose hope or faith that the light will ultimately prevail.” – Shannon Hogan, survivor
ALT At the ceremonial bill signing… “I am grateful to Governor Healy & the Legislature for taking this important step toward accountability. Survivors deserve laws that recognize a fundamental truth: justice should not expire.” – Rosanne Sliney, survivor