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1. RAINN President Testifies on the Rape Kit Backlog

   Public Policy By not conducting DNA testing on evidence from open rape cases, we’re denying justice to ... testing of her rape kit: “On July 26, 1995, we received news that a DNA cold hit had revealed the name of my rapist. He was already in ...

   11/28/2016 - 12:37

2. New Congress, New State Legislatures, Consistent Theme: Combating Sexual Assault

   ... this session and is sure to once again make front-page news,” says O’Connor. 2. “What can be done to end the backlog of ... Department’s implementation of the SAFER Act and new DNA initiatives,” says O’Connor. “In addition, RAINN, together with the ...

   11/29/2016 - 10:59

3. Congress Moves to Address Critical Shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners; RAINN partners on bipartisan legislation

   ... of American hospitals have SANEs on staff. In 2020, NBC News analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia and found a lack of ... these nurses are trained to conduct forensic exams, collect DNA evidence for rape kits, and provide expert testimony in court for sexual ...

   02/16/2022 - 11:26

4. Africa project

   One in every five women in Tanzania will experience sexual violence in her lifetime. Less than half will ever seek help. PGCDs were ... professional working with the survivor does collect forensic DNA evidence, the likelihood of it being tested is very low: evidence must be ...

   01/24/2022 - 16:26

5. #2017 in Review: RAINN Supports Record Numbers

   ... With the renewed focus on sexual violence in the news, a record number of survivors turned to RAINN for help. In November alone, ... for All Reauthorization Act, which has increased the use of DNA and helped solve thousands of open rape cases; enhanced victims’ rights; ...

   02/07/2018 - 15:07

6. Africa project

   ... resources for the collection and testing of forensic DNA; the Uganda Police have adopted survivor-centered training; Ugandan courts ... Article Link:  https://www.un.org/africarenewal/news/uganda-violence-against-women-unabated-despite-laws-and-policies ...

   01/24/2022 - 16:27

7. RAINN's Monthly Newsletter

   ... July 2015 : New TNT Show Solves Sexual Assault Cases Using DNA June 2015 : As Seen on Dateline: Talking to Your Teens About Sexual ... Risk than College Students November 2014 : Cosby News Leads to 50% Increase for National Sexual Assault Hotline October ...

   06/05/2019 - 13:33

8. RAINN Launches Interactive Statutes of Limitations Tool

   ... they can vary by type of crime, age of victim, discovery of DNA evidence, as well as a number of other factors. Many state policymakers ... policy experts are available for comment on developing news stories that focus on criminal statutes of limitations and how they play ...

   05/23/2017 - 15:02

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