Create and Implement an Intervention

In order to evaluate RAINN, it is necessary to understand how RAINN provides its intervention services. RAINN provides interventions through its website. These include:

1. Text-based information

Information about sexual assault issues is designed for public education and to overcome feelings of isolation among victims of sexual assault.

2 .Advocacy

RAINN promotes policies that help to prevent sexual assault and improve services for survivors. Advocacy includes information, email campaigns, and links to other avenues to support sexual assault victims, as well as direct and grassroots lobbying.

3. Information and referral

Through the online hotline, RAINN volunteers provide information about legal, emotional, medical, and other needs related to sexual violence. They also have access to a national database of local services to which they can refer visitors for crisis or ongoing services.

4. Counseling

RAINN volunteers provide crisis counseling and supportive counseling through the online hotline and mobile app.

5. Mandatory reporting

RAINN is a mandatory reporter in cases of child abuse through sexual assault, physical assault or exploitation.

Answer the questions below

1. How easy is it to navigate the RAINN website? Can you find what you are looking for? How does RAINN compare to other sites where you spend a lot of time?
2. What information does RAINN provide about privacy and confidentiality? How easy is this information to find?
3. How could you, as a social worker in this organization, use your practice experience to engage in policy debates on issues that affect RAINN’s ability to provide services and the outcomes possible for those the organization serves?
4. What types of organizations are RAINN’s likely allies? How could RAINN build alliances with other sectors with which it may have less in common?