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Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors Act in 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

The passage of the 2022 omnibus appropriations bill, HR2471, included key legislation and funding that will protect and support survivors, prevent violence, and address the rape..

“Just Tell the Truth”: Retired MPD Worker Says Evidence Destroyed in Sexual Assault Cases

Nearly a decade ago, rape victims in Memphis first learned that thousands of sexual assault kits collected by Memphis police had never been tested. But new..

Legislature to consider adding certain rights for victims of sexual assault

The Missouri Legislature will again consider legislation enacting certain rights for victims of sexual violence during a criminal investigation. Gov. Mike Parson signed into law in 2019 a bill adding greater..

Processed Rape Kits Send Important Message to Survivors

For far too long, our society has placed the burden of proof in sexual assault cases on the survivor, with police aggressively questioning survivors’ stories or,..

Dingell seeks answers on accountability in EMU rape allegations

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona raising questions about a lawsuit that accuses Eastern Michigan University of covering up a..

Sexual assault survivors could soon keep track of their rape kits

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — There is a new system that could become law, giving sexual assault survivors control of their rape kit. This week, Rep...

Beyond the backlog:

Washington lawmakers looking to change way, where rape kits are stored. By Claudia Yaw Seattle Times staff reporter OLYMPIA — In recent years, Washington, like many other states,..

Evidence Technology Magazine

Evidence management of self collected items The chain of custody begins with the victim who gives evidence to a health care provider or law enforcement officer,..

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December 17, 2017

National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kit Tracking

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE – Behind every sexual assault case is a person whose life has been irrevocably altered. The first responders, law enforcement investigators, forensic..

Legislators pursue SAK reform

Lawmakers are working with sexual assault survivors to fix a criminal justice system they say is broken. Read the article by Rich Williams, senior policy specialist..