Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, a confidential support service. When a victim calls the hotline, a computer at their phone carrier identifies the caller's location by reading the area code and the first three digits of the phone number. Then, the call is connected instantaneously to the rape crisis center nearest the caller. If the line is busy, the call will be connected to the next closest member center. The local center answers the call as if it had come in directly, providing counseling and support.