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How EV prosecutor got justice for rape victims
— Jim Walsh, East Valley Tribune, Jul 14, 2019

Maricopa county has experienced great success in their efforts to test all of their previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits and only need to send 200 more kits for testing.

Outcomes from Efforts to Swab Offenders Who Lawfully “Owe” DNA in Cuyahoga County
— Case Western Reserve University, Jul 10, 2019

This research brief describes the results of the cleveland SAKI site collecting lawfully owed DNA.

Test of 2012 rape kit leads to sexual assault charges for Portage County man
— Natalie Brophy, Seven Points Journal, Jul 10, 2019

Prosecutors charged a Plover man Monday with sexual assault after DNA from a previously untested rape kit matched his.

Safety Matters- SAKI
— WSGE Radio, Jul 8, 2019

Charlotte SAKI Site Coordinator and Cold Case Detective discuss the importance of SAKI and what they are doing with thier grant.

Convicted serial rapist faces new charge after rape kit test
— Jenese Harris, Frank Powers, News4JAX, Jul 2, 2019

A convicted serial rapist who was serving prison time is facing a new sexual assault charge from 2010 based on DNA from a previously unsubmitted sexual assault kit.

Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting stranger on Lower Garden District street
— Staff, Uptown Messenger, Jul 2, 2019

Orleans Parish DA's office (SAKI site) reaches a plea bargain with an offender from a 2017 sexual assault.

UAA researcher studying sexual assault reporting process in Alaska
— Liz Raines, KTVA, Jul 1, 2019

Researcher Ingrid Johnson is looking for individuals to participate in her study to inform policy for handling sexual assault in Alaska.

As 1 of 2 states with all rape kits tested, Kentucky is seeing results
— Lauren Adams, WLKY, Jun 28, 2019

Kentucky is one of only two states in the US with no previously unsubmitted sexual assault kits remaining. So far, this testing has led to 10 indictments.

Tracking sexual assault kits: New system keeps 1,500+ survivors informed
— Rosie Nguyen, ABC 4, Jun 28, 2019

Since the Utah Department of Public Safety launched the Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System last June, experts said 1,598 victims have used the online tool. In the last three years, they site has been able to test 3,304 kits, upload 1,548 DNA profiles to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), and identified 628 suspects in CODIS.

APD receives grant to speed up rape kit testing processes
— Bridger Spencer, FOx 7, Jun 27, 2019

Austin PD is using thier SAKI funds to complete and expedite the CODIS review process for their previously unsubmitted SAKs that have been submitted through their previous grant.