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END THE BACKLOG is an initiative of the JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION

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    • What is a rape kit?
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National

Joyful Heart Foundation Reacts to Senate’s Recess Without Funding Rape Kit Reform

September 18, 2014
National

Senate Appropriations Provides $41 Million for Rape Kit Reform

June 3, 2014
National

MSNBC to Focus on Rape Kit Backlog in Week-Long Segment

May 27, 2014
National

ICYMI: House Appropriations Provides $36 Million for Rape Kit Reform

May 5, 2014
National

Rape Kit Backlog Advocacy Website Nominated for Webby Award

April 16, 2014
National

New White House Grant Program Offers Resources, Proven Solutions to End the Rape Kit Backlog

March 5, 2014
National

New Rape Kit Backlog Resource from the Joyful Heart Foundation

November 7, 2013

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Since 2010, when Joyful Heart made the rape kit backlog its top advocacy priority, the End the Backlog project has shed light on the dismaying scope of the backlog, the incontrovertible urgency of testing rape kit evidence, and the political changes necessary to achieve comprehensive rape kit reform.

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  • The Backlog
    • What is a rape kit?
    • Why does the backlog exist?
    • Why test all kits?
    • Survivor Stories
    • Backlog Map
  • Our Response
    • The Six Pillars
    • Public Policy
    • Accountability
    • Victim Notification
    • Other Efforts
    • PSA — Shelved
    • Documentary — I Am Evidence
  • For Survivors
    • Survivors’ Rights
    • Statute of Limitations
    • Locating a Rape Kit
    • FAQ on Notification
  • Take Action
    • Learn More
    • Spread the Word
    • Contact Your State Officials
    • Contact Your Federal Representatives
    • Host an I Am Evidence Screening
    • Support Our Work
  • Tools
    • Six Pillars Legislation Tracker
    • Statute of Limitations Legislation Tracker
    • Resources for Survivors
    • Resources for Advocates
    • Resources for Reporters
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