RAINNews: Join Christina Ricci in D.C.

AUGUST 2009 Are You a Tori Fan? Please help celebrate Tori's 46th birthday by making a donation of $46 to RAINN in her honor! In 1994, Tori Amos and Scott Berkowitz came together and decided to make a real difference in the fight against sexual assault. Sixteen years later – look at the difference that Tori and RAINN have made together. Since 1994, RAINN has helped 1.3 million victims and is helping more each day. Your donation of $46 today will enable 13 victims of sexual assault to receive the support that they need and deserve – in Tori's honor. Please grant Tori her birthday wish and help more victims to take their first step toward recovery today. Donate now! RAINN Featured in Variety Magazine The hollywood insider magazine, Variety, has selected RAINN as one of their Top Charities in their annual philanthropy guide. We would like to thank RAINN Spokesperson, Christina Ricci for all of her hard work in the fight against sexual violence. To read more about Christina's work with RAINN, click here Join RAINN on Facebook RAINN is on Facebook and there are many ways to stay up-to-date! To get the latest news from RAINN about current issues, ways to get involved, and other information, join RAINN's Facebook Group or Fanpage! Join Spokesperson Christina Ricci at a Fundraiser for RAINN in D.C. RAINN's national spokesperson, actress Christina Ricci, is headed to D.C. on September 9th to headline a special benefit for RAINN and help us launch a new public awareness campaign. Several leading members of Congress will also be in attendance. Tracy Sefl, co-chair of the event alongside Katherine Miller, says, "Our event in the nation's capital will bring together supporters from across the political spectrum, as sexual violence knows no borders." For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Fundraiser Event Page 1in6 Partners with RAINN to Create New Online Hotline 1in6, a nonprofit organization that provides information and resources to adult male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, has partnered with RAINN to create the 1in6 Online Hotline. RAINN created a special version of its award-winning National Sexual Assault Online Hotline for 1in6, accessible through the 1in6 website, and will staff and operate the hotline for 1in6. Interested in reading about Greg LeMond, three-time winner of the Tour de France and board member of 1in6? Headed Back to School? Don't Forget to Stay Safe... Going to college is a very exciting time, with new friends, new classes and new activities in which to get involved. However, with a brand new environment comes brand new responsibility. There are several risks involved when entering an unfamiliar setting filled with strangers; in fact, college-aged women are four times more likely to be sexually assaulted than any other age group. Learn more about some simple steps students can take RAINN Featured in Glamour Magazine In an article entitled, "Sex With a Stranger," Glamour magazine investigates the dangers of online dating. The main question – is it liberating or just plain dangerous? RAINN provides stay-safe Dos and Don'ts for Glamour readers choosing to take part in these "casual dating" sites, for example, "DO tell someone where you're going, or bring a friend with you." Pick up a copy of the August 2009 Glamour to read more. RAINN Materials Now Digitally Available @ RAINN.org! Hosting an awareness event? Providing outreach education to students on campus? RAINN has new digitalized materials on our multimedia page! Grab people's attention with handouts, posters and video and audio public service announcements. RAINN's multimedia materials are available for both individual and public use. All materials are free to use and easy to download! Use these materials to raise awareness about sexual assault by posting them in your community RAINN Volunteer Spotlight Helping Survivors Find Their Voice Mike Lent: Volunteer for the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline "I am currently studying psychology, and hope to become a clinical psychologist one day. After learning about the effect that trauma can have on a person, I wanted to start helping people right away and not have to wait until I'm finished with my schooling. RAINN's Online Hotline gives people a chance to seek help and information completely anonymously – that's less scary for many people, and therefore, we wind up able to help more people sooner. I'm glad that I can be a part of this system." Copyright 2009 RAINN 1.800.656.HOPE rainn.org

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Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocates Needed

Bellevue Hospital

Program:
Rape Crisis Program

Description:
Bellevue Hospital's Rape Crisis Program is looking for individuals 18 and over, to volunteer as advocates in the emergency rooms at Bellevue Hospital Center and NYU Medical Center. Advocates respond to the emergency room to support sexual assault survivors during their ER visit, to ensure that they have the support and information they need at such a critical time. Advocates must be able to respond to the emergency room within 30 minutes of being contacted and must be able to remain with sexual assault survivors for the duration of their ER visit.

We provide a 40-hour training course, at no cost, in return for an 18-month commitment to being on call (by phone or pager) twice a month (evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays). When called in for a case in the Emergency Department, volunteers are reimbursed for taxi expenses to and from the hospital. Additionally, volunteers must go through a medical clearance process in our Employee Health Service, for which there is no cost.

The 40-hour training will consist of:

* Three full weekend days 9am to 5.30pm (October 26, Nov 5 and Nov 12), and

* Four Thursday evenings 6pm to 10pm (October 22 through November 12).


If you would like to find out more information about the program or schedule an interview, contact us at (212)562-3755 or send your resume via email to: francis.vazquez@bellevue.nychhc.org


Posted by,
Jerin Alam
National NOW Young Feminist Task Force
NOW – NYS Young Feminist Task Force Chair
National Organization for Women (NOW)