DARCC’s A2A Outreach and Education interns asked students what it truly feels like to navigate college life where sexual violence is possible but rarely discussed openly. Their responses reveal honest insights about consent, peer support, silence on campus, and the emotional realities students face. This first installment explores what students shared—and why their voices matter.

A heartfelt letter to every new college student navigating the early months of campus life—known as the Red Zone. In this powerful reflection, a survivor offers words of comfort, truth, and hope to those who may be struggling in silence. You are not alone, and help is always within reach.

Texas has expanded its laws to criminalize AI-generated sexual images, closing critical loopholes that left survivors vulnerable. These new protections make it illegal to create or share deepfake sexual content without consent, marking a major step toward digital safety, accountability, and survivor empowerment.

Texas has passed Trey’s Law, banning nondisclosure agreements in cases involving sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, and human trafficking. The law empowers survivors to speak freely, promotes transparency, and holds institutions accountable for silencing abuse.

Federal Title IX regulations have shifted dramatically between 2024 and 2025, expanding protections for survivors before being rolled back by a court decision. This article explains the changes, compares the rules, and highlights the impact on survivors, students, and institutions.

The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) shares updates on the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case, following the release of 33,000 pages of documents by the House Oversight Committee. Survivors and advocates continue to call for transparency, accountability, and survivor-centered approaches as new details emerge.

The Summer Willis Act, taking effect September 1, 2025, changes how Texas defines consent in sexual assault cases—closing a dangerous legal loophole. Learn what the new law says, why it matters, and how you can help ensure it’s used to protect survivors.

At the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, I often ask people to consider what it means when a survivor bravely seeks justice only to find that the system isn’t built to support them. Summer Willis’s story is a heartbreaking and inspiring example of that reality.

As your teen heads to college, one critical conversation often gets missed: how to stay safe during the Red Zone, the time between move-in and Thanksgiving when students face a higher risk of sexual assault. Learn how to start the conversation with care, clarity, and confidence.

Every fall, college campuses across the country come alive with excitement, new beginnings, and endless possibilities. Beneath the surface of move-in days and first classes, however, another reality exists. It is often unspoken yet deeply important. This period is known as the Red Zone. 

Last week we shared a deeply personal account from Jane Doe, a survivor, who bravely opened about the public response to high-profile abuse cases like Cassie’s. Her story highlighted the pain, doubt, and isolation that survivors often face because of not just the trauma itself but society’s reactions.

When survivors share their stories—especially in the public eye—the response can be retraumatizing. In this powerful reflection, one survivor shares how media coverage, public reactions, and cultural doubt affect those living with the trauma of sexual violence.

Introducing the Radiant Report: DARCC’s new weekly blog dedicated to empowering communities, supporting survivors, and spotlighting the latest in prevention education, policy, and advocacy.