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Kansas Sexual Assault Kit Initiative announces findings and makes recommendations
— Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Jul 25, 2017

KBI has discussed the underlying causes of the accumulation of backlogged sexual assault kits in Kansas. The results, as well as recommendations to prevent a future accumulation can be reviewed in the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Findings & Recommendations Publication.

With 600th rape kit indictment, Prosecutor Michael O'Malley reflects on two ways to stop serial crimes
— Rachel Dissell, Cleveland.com, Jul 25, 2017

Thanks to the testing of backlogged rape kits by Cuyahoga County, a decade old crime can now move forward toward prosecution. The prosecutors also have high hopes for a county-led effort that will use an online interface to share investigative information between law enforcement and prosecution. To learn more, read the full article.

With 600th rape kit indictment, Prosecutor Michael O'Malley reflects on two ways to stop serial crimes
— Rachel Dissell, Cleveland.com, Jul 25, 2017

Thanks to the testing of backlogged rape kits by Cuyahoga County, a decade old crime can now move forward toward prosecution. The prosecutors also have high hopes for a county-led effort that will use an online interface to share investigative information between law enforcement and prosecution. To learn more, read the full article.

DNA hits lead to four new prosecutions so far in three Oregon counties from sexual assault kit tests
— Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian, Jul 23, 2017

DNA kits from the testing of backlogged rape kits has led to indictments in Multnomah, Marion, and Lane counties. To learn more about the backlog and prosecution of these tested kits in Oregon, read the full article.

DNA hits lead to four new prosecutions so far in three Oregon counties from sexual assault kit tests
— Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian, Jul 23, 2017

DNA kits from the testing of backlogged rape kits has led to indictments in Multnomah, Marion, and Lane counties. To learn more about the backlog and prosecution of these tested kits in Oregon, read the full article.

Utah Hotline Set up for Victims to Get Updates on Rape Kits
— The Associated Press, U.S. News, Jul 20, 2017

Salt Lake County and state officials have created a hotline for use with survivors of sexual assault in order for them to get updates on the status of their rape kit. The Utah Crime Director also recently reported that the laboratory has completed testing of about half of the backlogged rape kits in Utah.

Utah Hotline Set up for Victims to Get Updates on Rape Kits
— The Associated Press, U.S. News, Jul 20, 2017

Salt Lake County and state officials have created a hotline for use with survivors of sexual assault in order for them to get updates on the status of their rape kit. The Utah Crime Director also recently reported that the laboratory has completed testing of about half of the backlogged rape kits in Utah.

Fayetteville police make progress in sex assaults after 300+ rape kits trashed
— Robert Richardson, CBS North Carolina, Jul 17, 2017

Between 1995 and 2008, the Fayetteville’s Police Department’s Sexual Victim’s Unit Commander discovered 333 sexual assault kits that had been destroyed. Since the findings, Fayetteville has launched a cold case sexual assault unit and working diligently in training law enforcement on investigations involving sexual assault. To learn more, read the full article.

Fayetteville police make progress in sex assaults after 300+ rape kits trashed
— Robert Richardson, CBS North Carolina, Jul 17, 2017

Between 1995 and 2008, the Fayetteville’s Police Department’s Sexual Victim’s Unit Commander discovered 333 sexual assault kits that had been destroyed. Since the findings, Fayetteville has launched a cold case sexual assault unit and working diligently in training law enforcement on investigations involving sexual assault. To learn more, read the full article.

Utah’s SAKI Website Updated
— Utah Office on Domestic and Sexual Violence, Jul 1, 2017

Utah’s SAKI website has been recently updated with resources about their Sexual Assault Kit Information Line, the SAKI Therapeutic Treatment Fund, and monthly working group meeting minutes. To learn more, read the full article.