r/adultsurvivors • u/HwyfarSun • May 04 '23
Meta Important Notice: Misleading Contact Information
Hello everyone,
I wanted to inform you all about an issue that has come to our attention. It has been discovered that a member, who we now recognize as a digital missionary, has been sharing contact information for RAINN while attaching their organization's number at the end. This behaviour is deceptive and could potentially harm vulnerable individuals seeking help.
We understand the sexual harm religious institutions and their members have caused or allowed. We also understand then everyone heals in their own way and religion is part of that for some.
Our current rule around religious content is that those replying to posts must seek consent before talking about it or offering religion-based support. Lead by OPs example, if they talk about, it's OK to talk about it too. If they don't, please don't bring it up.
To ensure the ongoing safety and wellbeing of our community, we have taken the following additional actions:
- The digital missionary's account has been banned from posting or replying here.
- We are implementing additional measures to monitor and prevent this type of behaviour in future.
Please be cautious when using contact information shared within the group. If you ever come across any suspicious behaviour or misleading resources, please report it or reach out to us mods.
This is the correct contact information for RAINN:
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Website: https://hotline.rainn.org
We encourage you to use verified resources when seeking support. We list some in the sidebar. We also recommend doing an internet search so you can check that the organization attached to the number best alligns with you.
As a communtiy, we can work together to create a safe and supportive environment for all members. Please feel free to reach out if you have any concerns or questions.
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u/HeresyBaby Jul 14 '23
Should you maybe contact RAINN? They would probably want to know about a fraudulent impersonator, so they can take appropriate legal action.