The Take It Down Act marked a major shift in how the law addresses nonconsensual intimate imagery and AI-generated sexual deepfakes. But while the law created stronger protections and faster removal requirements, the internet continues to evolve faster than regulation. This blog explores the realities of image-based sexual abuse, the growing accessibility of deepfake technology, and why legal reform alone cannot fully address the harm survivors continue to face online.

Technology has transformed how people meet, build relationships, and form community, but prevention conversations have not always kept pace. This blog explores how dating apps, social media, and online communication are reshaping sexual violence prevention, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities, and why understanding what happens online before people meet in person is now essential to prevention work.

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.

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.

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.