/tags/rape-kits rape kits en-US Copyright Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:46:53 GMT /news/2020-07-14/several-cities-testing-ohios-new-website-to-track-sexual-assault-kits Ohio leaders say training is needed before they can fully roll out a website to track sexual assault evidence kits through the system. The website is… Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:46:53 GMT /news/2020-07-14/several-cities-testing-ohios-new-website-to-track-sexual-assault-kits /news/2019-12-02/ohio-selects-rape-kit-tracking-system-created-by-idaho Ohio plans to use a system developed in Idaho that lets sexual assault survivors anonymously track the processing and testing of rape kits collected as… Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:43:38 GMT /news/2019-12-02/ohio-selects-rape-kit-tracking-system-created-by-idaho Associated Press /wksu-stories/2019-10-04/akrons-cold-case-sexual-assault-unit-receives-nearly-2-million-to-expand-efforts Sexual assault cases that have gone unsolved in Akron will receive more attention thanks to a nearly $2 million grant. The funding supports the Akron... Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:23:26 GMT /wksu-stories/2019-10-04/akrons-cold-case-sexual-assault-unit-receives-nearly-2-million-to-expand-efforts Valerie Royzman /news-partners/npr-news/2019-07-10/years-after-sexual-assault-survivors-hounded-to-pay-bills-for-the-rape-kit-exam Under federal law, people sexually assaulted don't have to pay for their medical forensic exams. Yet some have trouble getting the hospitals or collection agencies to stop dunning them for payment. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:30 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2019-07-10/years-after-sexual-assault-survivors-hounded-to-pay-bills-for-the-rape-kit-exam Michelle Andrews /news/2019-04-01/how-is-ohio-changing-its-response-to-sexual-violence For one Ohio trafficking victim, the opening of the accredited rape crisis center at the YWCA Dayton last year proved crucial to quelling her inner… Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:45:49 GMT /news/2019-04-01/how-is-ohio-changing-its-response-to-sexual-violence Christopher Johnston /news/2018-12-06/ohio-lawmakers-approve-rape-kit-tracking-system Bills can move quickly in the lame duck session of the legislature. That was the case with a bill that was pulled from consideration by lawmakers last… Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:22:02 GMT /news/2018-12-06/ohio-lawmakers-approve-rape-kit-tracking-system Jo Ingles /news/2018-11-30/ohio-lawmakers-pull-bill-that-allows-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits A bill that would help sexual assault survivors track their rape kits through the legal process has been pulled from consideration in the lame duck… Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:18:02 GMT /news/2018-11-30/ohio-lawmakers-pull-bill-that-allows-sexual-assault-survivors-to-track-rape-kits Karen Kasler /news/2018-10-25/how-ohios-governor-candidates-use-tv-to-make-their-case With two weeks remaining until Election Day, the fight to win your vote is intensifying. Candidates are working hard to garner support, and media plays a… Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:57:29 GMT /news/2018-10-25/how-ohios-governor-candidates-use-tv-to-make-their-case Sarah Taylor /news/2018-10-19/cordray-dewine-take-different-paths-to-attract-women-voters Since President Trump took office, thousands of Ohio women have taken to the White House and the Statehouse, advocating for abortion rights, equal pay and… Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:44:17 GMT /news/2018-10-19/cordray-dewine-take-different-paths-to-attract-women-voters Jo Ingles /news/2018-08-23/dewines-first-ad-for-governor-slams-cordray-over-untested-rape-kits Republican Mike DeWine has put out his first ad for this fall’s race for governor – and it’s a reminder that the two leading contenders in this contest… Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:04:05 GMT /news/2018-08-23/dewines-first-ad-for-governor-slams-cordray-over-untested-rape-kits Karen Kasler