Investigation included 1,000 police agencies across U.S.
Senate Appropriations Committee earmarks $166 million to address rape kit backlog.
RAINN keeps an eye on court cases that may impact how the legal system prosecutes perpetrators, supports victims, and prevents sexual violence.
Preserving DNA evidence is a key tool for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes of sexual violence.
The overwhelming backlog of DNA evidence is currently one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting perpetrators of sexual violence.
During a sexual assault forensic exam, a trained healthcare professional can collect DNA evidence from your body, clothes, and other personal belongings.
Understanding how to report and learning more about the experience can take away some of the unknowns and help you feel more prepared.
After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.