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END THE BACKLOG is an initiative of the JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION

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Wyoming

First Step in Rape Kit Reform Signed by Governor Gordon

March 4, 2019
New York

Joyful Heart Foundation Applauds New York Legislature’s Passage of Child Victims Act

January 28, 2019
New York

New York Becomes Latest State to Enact Comprehensive Rape Kit Reform

December 21, 2018
California

California Governor Vetoes Critical Rape Kit Testing Bill

September 30, 2018
Alaska

Alaska Legislature Invests in Rape Kit Reform

July 2, 2018
North Carolina

North Carolina Takes Important Step in Work to Reform Rape Kit Policies

June 27, 2018
New York

New York Legislature Passes Survivor-Centered Reforms for Rape Kits Processing

June 20, 2018
New Hampshire

New Hampshire Takes First Step Toward Rape Kit Reform

June 19, 2018
Louisiana

Joyful Heart Applauds Louisiana’s Creation of Sexual Assault Oversight Commission

May 25, 2018

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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
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