Planning on taking a cruise this summer? While the vacation can be fun, make sure you stay aware and alert to the possibilities of danger. Read this cnn.com article about the threat of sexual assaults on cruise ships:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/22/cruise.sexual.assault/index.html

The holiday season is upon us!
  For many of us, these days are cheerful; we visit family and friends, we give and receive gifts, and of course, we eat. People who have been abused or who are living in abusive situations often come to associate the holidays with stress, increased violence, fear and concern for their safety.

This year, you can help those who need it.
  With a donation of $50, $25, $10 or even $1, you can make a difference: every donation helps!

Help us help others.

Visit:  http://socialnet.rainn.org




*RAINN was voted one of America's 100 Best Charities by Worth Magazine.*

"There are currently hundreds of thousands of missing sex offenders in the U.S., and this latest case in Oregon only goes to show the need for tougher penalties and longer prison sentences forconvicted sex offenders."
- Scott Berkowitz, president and founder of RAINN


Check out this latest story on ABCnews. com


*Share this story with your friends now!*

*America's Most Wanted (AMW)* online Safety Center has just released their latest online safety video, entitled "Sexual Assault: Getting Help Now."

AMW highlighted RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotlines as the premiere resource for those affected by sexual violence....

View video by clicking link below:
http://www.rainn.org/news-room/sexual-assault-news/amw-safety-center

RAINN is seeking communications interns to work with the Marketing Coordinator and Public Relations Manager under the Vice President of Communications. College students with a Communications, Public Relations, English major, or an interest in the issue of sexual assault are encouraged to apply.

Currently, RAINN is working on a large volunteer recruitment campaign for the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, which is a revolutionary new service available for victims of sexual assault. The communications intern will assist with promotional efforts and media relations.
Responsibilities will include:

    * Volunteer recruitment
    * Internet research
    * Media database creation and maintenance
    * Web-based social networking
    * Possibly some writing/correspondence
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Hello everyone!!

Just a reminder:  TOMORROW is RAINN's D.C. Happy Hour!!

Madams Organ
5:00-9:00pm
2461 18th Street NW
Washington, DC

Enjoy great company with fellow RAINN supporters, experience live music by Johnny Artis Band, purchase a fashionable RAINN tee or other fun RAINN items at the venue!

$1 per drink sold and 20% of food sales during Happy Hour (including sodas and juices) go to RAINN!

REMINDER:  YOU MUST BE 21 TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!

If you have any questions, please email jessicag@rainn.org

Dear RAINN Supporter,

Thank you for being a part of our RAINN group on ThinkMTV! With your help, *millions* of people have heard about and joined the fight against sexual assault!

We want to let you know about another exciting way you can be involved!  

RAINN's newest initiative is the E-Crew!
Whether you are active on ThinkMTV, Facebook, Myspace, Stumble, blogs, email listservs or communicating in other ways online, the E-Crew is a great way to make your time online count!
For just a few minutes each week, you can take an active part in this important cause!

Our goal is to spread the word to *millions* of people all over the U.S., and you can help!
...

"I ended up going to RAINN's new online counseling and feel that I received really good advice and information there--they're doing a great job."
—Anonymous Hotline User

The Online Hotline provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support for victims of sexual assault, their friends, and families over RAINN's website.  The Online Hotline is free of charge and is NOW available 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK!
 

To learn more about the Online Hotline, visit: http://www.rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline

To go directly to the Online Hotline, visit: http://apps.rainn.org/ohl%2Dbridge/

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.


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Every 2 minutes, another American is sexually assaulted. One in 6 women and one in 33 men will be victims of sexual assault or rape in their lifetime. This is an issue that affects us all.  

RAINN is seeking volunteers for a variety of projects. Join this important cause in one or more of these worthwhile campaigns:  

- Staff the National Sexual Assault Hotline through your local rape crisis center and give support to victims in your area.

- Volunteer for RAINN's new Online Hotline and be a part of this generation's most innovative source of support for sexual assault victims on the Internet.

-Raise awareness in your community about sexual assault prevention and recovery by planning and participating in local events. 

-Speak out against sexual assault...

Fight Sexual Assault in 3 Clicks!

Today, RAINN publicly launched the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org.  In recognition of this, USA Today featured an article on the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline in their paper and on their website.  We need your help to create a buzz around this USA Today article, so that more people (and potential victims) will hear about it and know where to get help.  Here's what you can do to help: