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California enables sexual assault victims to track rape kits
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Delays in testing evidence from sexual assaults have been a lost opportunity for investigators and a source of frustration for victims for years, prompting California officials to announce Tuesday that they have created a way for survivors to track the progress of linking their rape kits with DNA evidence.
California is also the first state to hire a sexual assault evidence outreach coordinator, Sarai Crain, who will work with investigators, medical facilities and others to help track and process sexual assault evidence.
Full story on CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/california/california-sexual-assault-victims-track-rape-kits/103-15a7c02c-5f36-4719-914f-568441a15603