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Safety for Mother's Day

Each year, we strain to find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the women who have devoted their lives to keeping us safe, happy and healthy. This year, let's remind our mothers of how important the … read more

Better Things Ahead

20-year-old Rachel King was sexually abused in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. The abuse spanned eight months from the fall of 2008 to the spring of 2009. Here’s her story:We don’t forget tragedies. … read more

Survivor Stories: An Interview with Angela Wharton

Angela D. Wharton was sexually assaulted by her mother’s significant other in her Baltimore home when she was 14. She was then again assaulted at gunpoint by a masked man at the age of 24 in a wooded … read more

I Dream of Goats

By: Devan Penegar with Camille Dalke My name is Devan Penegar. I’m a writer, DIY filmmaker and part of RAINN’s Speakers Bureau. The following is an essay on trauma I wrote with my creative … read more

From Harassed and Assaulted to Healing and Empowering

Rena Romano, a talented speaking and leadership coach, volunteers for the RAINN Speakers Bureau. Rena was sexually abused from childhood into early adulthood, and is now sharing her story “From Surviv … read more

Survivor Stories: An Interview with Lakia Lightner

From the ages of six to 10, Lakia Shavon Lightner was sexually violated by her uncle. SABRE had the opportunity to interview Lakia in March of 2015. Now 35 years old, Lakia has been volunteering wi … read more