All 50 States Pass Rape Kit Reform After 16-Year Push
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.
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Rape Survivor Rewrote US Law, Then Flew to Space
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.
Senator Schumer Introduces Law to End Sex Trafficking Shield
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer just introduced federal legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations protecting sex traffickers from prosecution. Standing beside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, he unveiled "Virginia's Law," named for prominent advocate Virginia Giuffre.