"...rape should not be a label of shame."        -Laura Neuman Rape victims in the United States are fortunate to have access to a number of organizations committed to supporting rape victims in their quest for emotional healing. The Laura Neuman Foundation seeks to complement and expand the valuable services provided by such organizations by focusing solely on advocating for the criminal justice rights of rape victims. The Foundation is driven by the belief that achieving success in the criminal justice system can also be an important source of healing for rape victims. And as more victims advocate for themselves in the courts, we all benefit from an increased societal commitment to treating rape as a serious crime and putting rapists behind bars. Our Mission The Laura Neuman Foundation educates and empowers victims of rape and sexual assault to act as their own advocates to get their cases resolved. The Foundation is committed to: 1. encouraging victims of rape to speak out about the crimes committed against them. 2. helping rape and sexual assault victims get their cases solved, especially older cases where the technology was not available to find the perpetrator when the original crime took place. The Foundation provides resources to victims, community groups and the criminal justice system so that perpetrators can be identified, located and convicted. Foundation Activities The Laura Neuman Foundation:   Educates and empowers women, regardless of ethnic background or socio-economic status, to become effective individual advocates within the criminal justice system; Strives to develop a streamlined process for advocates, community groups, law enforcement, prosecutors and the courts to identify, qualify and expedite the prosecution of rape cases; Advocates for the rights of victims, including full access to and support from the criminal justice system. Laura Neuman Foundation P.O. Box 5841 Annapolis, MD 21403 info@lauraneuman.org