Today we're showcasing Orleans Parish efforts in reducing the sexual assault evidence kit backlog and their developments in sexual assault investigation training.Check out the Orleans Parish DA's website:  OrleansDA.com/divisions/sexual-assault-kit-initiative And their brochure which is a survivor's guide to the resolution of cold cases: What's next?If your state or jurisdiction would like to be featured on our podcast, let us know: [email protected] 

Today we're showcasing Georgia's efforts in reducing the sexual assault evidence kit backlog and their developments in sexual assault investigation training.Check out the Georgia SAKI website: https://cjcc.georgia.gov/sexual-assault-kit-initiative-saki-grantAnd the Sexual Violance Resource of Georgia website at https://svrga.org/If your state or jurisdiction would like to be featured on our podcast, let us know: [email protected] 

Today we're showcasing Minnesota's efforts in reducing the sexual assault evidence kit backlog and their developments in sexual assault investigation training.Check out the MNCASA website: https://www.mncasa.org/sexual-assault-kit-initiative/Here is also some more information on MNCASA's online training: https://mncasa.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/onlinetraining/details/602 And PAVSA: https://pavsa.org/our-programs/And a statewide SAKI information call from March 3rd, 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KLJc8dib4QIf your state or jurisdiction would like to be featured on our podcast, let us know: [email protected] 

When looking at states and their progress, Montana stands out. Today we're showcasing Montana's efforts in reducing the sexual assault evidence kit backlog and their development as one of the leaders in sexual assault investigation training.Check out their progress at https://dojmt.gov/enforcement/specialservices/saki/If your state or jurisdiction would like to be featured on our podcast, let us know: [email protected]

In this episode we'll explore RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.  We interviewed Heather Drevna, VP of Communications, about RAINN's years in progress, how the focus has broadened over time, and challenges of the pandemic. And we spoke to Erin Earp, Legislative Policy Council with RAINN, who told us about SAKI. SAKI stands for the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, which reforms the way law enforcement agencies approach sexual assault cases, particularly cases that are part of the rape kit backlog. RAINN's National Sexual Assault hotline is available 24/7/365. It's free and confidential and completely anonymous. You can call them at (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or via online chat on their website at RAINN.org.You can also find a lot of information and resources on their website: RAINN.org

In this episode we're speaking with Yolanda Edrington, Director at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) about #30DaysofSAAM and the NSVRC. Tune in!For more info about the NSVRC visit their website at NSVRC.org

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