The overwhelming backlog of DNA evidence is currently one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting perpetrators of sexual violence.
Preserving DNA evidence is a key tool for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes 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.
After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.