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END THE BACKLOG is an initiative of the JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION

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    • What is a rape kit?
    • Why does the backlog exist?
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Press Releases

California

Legislators Take Historic Steps to Address California’s Backlog of Untested Rape Kits

February 20, 2018
California

California Takes Critical First Steps Toward Rape Kit Reform

October 13, 2017
National

Twenty Jurisdictions Receive $34 Million in Federal Funding to Support Comprehensive Rape Kit Reform

October 4, 2017
National

Joyful Heart Welcomes First-Ever National Standards for Handling Sexual Assault Kits

August 8, 2017
National

Mariska Hargitay Testifies in U.S. Congress on National Rape Kit Backlog

June 16, 2017
Nevada

Joyful Heart Applauds Nevada Passage of Rape Kit Reform Measure Into Law

June 12, 2017
Texas

Texas Becomes First in Nation to Implement Comprehensive Rape Kit Reform

June 7, 2017
Illinois

Important Step Toward Rape Kit Reform Heads to Gov. Rauner’s Desk

June 6, 2017
Alaska

Alaska Bill Requiring Audit of Sexual Assault Kits Passes Legislature

May 19, 2017

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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
    • Resources for Legislators
    • Resources for Medical Providers
    • Resources for Law Enforcement
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