Safe Helpline Needs to Improve - Anonymous employee RAINN Employee Review

2.0
8 Feb 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hotline room generally has a good vibe with supportive co-workers. Part time work is flexible and you can make your own schedule.

Cons

There is little investment in training hotline staff on military specific knowledge. It makes addressing hotline visitor concerns difficult. High turnover for full time staff. Leadership for Safe Helpline isn't great but it looks like things might improve as they restructure the organization and remove certain people from leading the SHL hotline. The pay also used to be terrible 38k for a management position but that was recently increased. Hopefully this will attract better quality managers in the future. I am also very disappointed in the lack of knowledge from upper leadership. If you are looking for social justice/intersectional awareness I suggest applying elsewhere. The CEO was quoted as having zero awareness about sexual assault affecting native americans in relation to building pipelines. As a leader in sexual assault I expect leadership to be knowledgable of such issues. He was also quoted as not believing in "rape culture". Really disappointing to hear such ignorance from a supposed leader in our field. Upper management also lacks diversity. There is a clear division in diversity when you move up the ladder at this organization and I think that helps explain why the organization is stuck in the 90s.

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5.0
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Pros

Working on the DoD Safe Helpline has been a rewarding experience with some unique benefits and challenges. One of the major positives is the lower queue compared to the NSAH hotline, which makes it easier to focus on providing meaningful support to callers and visitors. While there are fewer calls overall, the quality of interactions remains high and impactful including with chats.

Cons

The work can be difficult because it is direct service and you are hearing some graphic content on sexual assaxlt, abxse and rxpe. If you cannot handle this topic, this may not be the place for you. Additionally, the staffing can sometimes feel stretched. Due to the collective bargaining agreement, part-time employees are only required to work 24 hours per month, which can occasionally leave the team running with just you and one other staff member during certain shifts. While this setup is standard, it does highlight the importance of adaptability and teamwork. On the plus side, RAINN offers wellness resources that make a big difference. From the Employee Assistance Program, paid wellness days to telemedicine and mindfulness platforms like Headspace, the organization truly prioritizes staff well-being. Some staff just don't use it. These tools have been incredibly helpful in managing the stresses of the job and maintaining a positive work-life balance.

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4.0
16 May 2026
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Pros

great company that understands family and health are a priority too

Cons

none that I can think of now

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