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The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) announced earlier this month that it is taking to the Web in an effort to broaden its reach to Web savvy teens who are more comfortable with chat-rooms than traditional hotlines.

RAINN, the largest anti-sexual-assault organization in the nation, has run its popular hotline for more than 14 years, but the concept of a phone-in hotline is alien to many of todays youth, who are more and more often turning to blogs and MySpace to connect with others and seek consolation or advice.

RAINN is hoping that its new in-browser instant messaging hotline will reach the younger generation and get them to seek the help they need, whether that means getting them to contact the authorities or just putting them in touch with a counselor. [Source: USA Today]

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