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Displaying all articles tagged:
Rape Kits
survivors
Nov. 17, 2022
It Took Me Over 20 Years To Find My Rapist — Then I Watched Him Walk Free
The rape kit collected from Leila after a brutal assault went untested for years. When her attacker was identified, it was too late to press charges.
As told to
Anna Louie Sussman
crime
Mar. 11, 2022
Police Used a Woman’s Rape Kit to Arrest Her for a Crime
San Fransisco authorities have identified at least 11 other cases where survivors’ DNA evidence was used in unrelated investigations.
By
Claire Lampen
sexual assault
Nov. 28, 2017
This Hospital Reportedly Billed Sexual-Assault Survivors for Rape Kits
New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement with the hospital on Tuesday.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
Apr. 21, 2017
Rape Victims Often End Up Paying $1,000 for Going to the ER
A new study looked at costs incurred by privately insured women.
By
Lisa Ryan
good things
Oct. 7, 2016
Obama Just Signed a Bill of Rights for Survivors of Sexual Assault
The bill ensures survivors have access to their rape kits.
By
Lisa Ryan
good things
Sept. 7, 2016
The House Just Passed a Bill of Rights for Sexual-Assault Survivors
The legislation will make sure survivors have access to rape kits, and that their kits can’t be destroyed.
By
Claire Landsbaum
sexual assault
Aug. 11, 2016
This Group Is Sending a Rape Kit to Every U.S. Governor
There’s currently a backlog of 400,000 untested rape kits in the United States.
By
Claire Landsbaum
July 12, 2016
Erykah Badu Donating Concert Proceeds to Clear Detroit Rape-Kit Backlog
Proceeds from Badu’s August 12 concert will go toward testing hundreds of rape kits found in a Detroit storage unit.
By
Nate Jones
good old-fashioned police work
June 6, 2016
A Great Reason to Test Old Rape Kits: Preventing Future Rapes
You know, besides getting justice for the victims.
By
Susan Rinkunas
sexual assault
May 23, 2016
Law Gives Sexual-Assault Survivors Basic Rights
The law will also focus on clearing up the U.S.’s rape-kit backlog.
By
Catie L'Heureux
shortages
Apr. 19, 2016
Good Luck Even Getting a Rape Kit in Rural Areas
A new report alleges that there aren’t enough trained medical professionals to do sexual-assault forensic exams.
By
Susan Rinkunas
video
Mar. 22, 2016
Samantha Bee Wants to Know Why Officials Keep Kondo-ing Untested Rape Kits
“Texas, you’re not auditioning for
Hoarders: Rape Kit Edition
.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
sexual assault
Sept. 10, 2015
New $79M Fund Will Go Toward Testing Backlogged Rape Kits
The White House and the New York district attorney pledged a combined $79 million on Thursday.
By
Jessica Roy
love and war
July 17, 2015
Money Alone Won’t Solve the Rape-Kit Backlog
A new report suggests that more guidelines are needed to address inconsistent rape-kit-testing policies.
By
Erica Schwiegershausen
Mar. 19, 2015
Does This Mean All Those Old Rape Kits Will Finally Get Tested?
Joe Biden pledges federal money to clear the national backlog.
By
Alex Ronan
Feb. 24, 2015
Houston Clears Rape-Kit Backlog, Finds 850 DNA Matches
Some rape kits dated back nearly three decades.
By
Claire Landsbaum
svu
Mar. 11, 2014
Mariska Hargitay Helped Catch Real-Life Rapist
Her foundation legislates and raises funds for rape kit backlogs.
By
Kat Stoeffel
welcome to wasilla
Sept. 11, 2008
Palin’s Town Charged Rape Victims for Their Own Rape Kits
‘Ma’am, I’m glad to tell you that your horrible ordeal is almost over. You just need to fill out a few more forms…’
By
Dan Amira