rape kits
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If Elected, Kamala Harris Intends to Close the National Rape Kit Backlog in Her 1st Term
We’re just short of a year away from officially naming a Democratic nominee to face off against Donald Trump in 2020, but the candidates have been wasting no time presenting their platforms; many of them wisely lobbying for support at last weekend’s Essence Festival in New Orleans. As the only black woman in the running—and…
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Detroit Lions DeAndre Levy Raises Money to Test Rape Kits
Detroit Lions lineback DeAndre Levy has put his money where his heart is. The outspoken advocate against domestic violence and rape is partnering with the Detroit Hustles Harder clothing line to sell “Our Issue” T-shirts. All proceeds from the shirts will go to the Enough SAID program in Detroit. Enough SAID is a collaboration between multiple…
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President Obama Signs 1st Rape Survivor’s Bill of Rights Into Law
President Barack Obama signed the Survivors Bill of Rights Act into law Friday, after it was passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The Senate passed the bill in May. The law was drafted in support of sexual assault survivors and provides specific rights to those who are survivors of rape in terms of law enforcement,…