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The charity listed below is Top-Rated by CharityWatch for spending at least 75% of its cash budget on programs; for maintaining fundraising efficiency of $25 or less to raise each $100 in cash donations; and for meeting CharityWatch’s governance & transparency benchmarks. 
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) carries out programs to prevent violence, help victims, & ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice; they operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline & the Department of Defense Safe Helpline.
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