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Queensland's forensics lab has cleared a backlog of over 600 sexual assault kits and will soon resume local testing with results in just 5-10 days. Victims who once waited years for answers can now expect justice within weeks.
Mariska Hargitay's foundation just achieved a milestone that seemed impossible. After 16 years of advocacy, every U.S. state now has laws to help clear rape kit backlogs and support survivors.
Amanda Nguyen turned personal trauma into unanimous federal legislation, then achieved her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut. Now she's bringing her story of resilience and justice to New Zealand.
The European Parliament voted overwhelmingly to define rape as sex without consent across all 27 member nations. After decades of disagreement, 447 lawmakers backed the "only yes means yes" standard that could transform how assault cases are prosecuted.
Survivors of domestic violence will take the microphone tonight in Covington to share their stories on their own terms. The annual event combines a march, self-defense training, and powerful testimonies that help others find courage.
A woman with mental illness won the right to make her own medical decisions after sexual assault. The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that forcing her to continue an unwanted pregnancy would violate her dignity and freedom.
Educator Brittany Piper asks lecture halls to stand if they know a survivor. What happens next reveals how many cases go unreported and unpunished.
After learning how neuroscience explained her trauma response, Jess Michaels turned her experience into action. She's now helping Colorado communities better support sexual assault survivors through education and technology.
Hundreds gathered in Ann Arbor for the 48th annual Take Back the Night rally, where survivors shared healing journeys and a community united behind the message "your story matters." The event transformed pain into power through marches, speeches, and a candlelight vigil that reminded survivors they're believed and supported.
After being assaulted abroad in 2013, Gabrielle Vega turned her pain into action, conducting her own investigation that united 50 survivors and led to her attacker's conviction. Netflix's "The Predator of Seville" shows how one woman's courage sparked a movement of healing and justice.
After her own rape kit was destroyed, denying her justice, Sabrina Lassegue fought back and helped pass Maryland legislation that protects evidence and tracks sexual assault kits. Her journey from 15-year-old survivor to successful advocate is now captured in the documentary "Fenice."
A new Boston film tells the story most movies skip: what happens after sexual assault when survivors reclaim their agency. "The Prince Charming Theory" was created by an all-women team and partners with a crisis center to support real survivors.
Thirteen brave women testified against a massage therapist who abused their trust, leading to justice and a powerful message of hope for survivors everywhere. Their courage sparked a domino effect that brought a predator to justice.
Labour MP Charlotte Nichols is pushing for more funding for sexual abuse support services after crediting them with saving her life following her own assault. Her advocacy comes as 14,000 survivors wait for help and two-thirds of UK rape crisis centers face potential service cuts.
Rape survivors in the UK will now receive free legal support throughout the entire criminal justice process, helping them understand their rights and challenge invasive information requests. The £6 million program aims to shift focus from scrutinizing victims to investigating suspects.
French survivor Gisele Pelicot received a personal letter from Queen Camilla praising her courage after her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted in a decade-long abuse case. The 73-year-old's decision to waive anonymity has sparked a global conversation about shame and survival.
After more than three decades, modern DNA technology has helped Alberta RCMP identify and arrest a suspect in a 1992 sexual assault case. The breakthrough shows how genetic genealogy is giving victims closure and proving that justice has no expiration date.
After more than three decades, RCMP in Alberta solved a cold case sexual assault using cutting-edge genetic genealogy technology. The breakthrough shows how modern science is finally bringing justice to victims who waited years for answers.