CBS News: “Thousands of Rape Kits Wait to be Tested”

by Tammy Strobel on November 12, 2009

posted in: Public Affairs

Armen Keteyian reported earlier this week that “thousands of rape kits throughout the nation never make it to crime labs for testing. Even the kits which are sent to the labs can go untested for months or years.”

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Author: Tammy Strobel (88 Articles)

I've been working for non-profits as a volunteer or paid staff member for the last 10 years. The primary focus of my work in the non-profit field has been educating the public about sexual assault. I have worked across a range of advocacy-related positions — from volunteering in direct services to coordinating media and legislation at the CALCASA.

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