Actress Mariska Hargitay Achieves Major Milestone in Nationwide Push to Clear Rape Kit Backlogs
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After years of advocacy work, Mariska Hargitay has successfully helped pass legislation addressing rape kit backlogs in all 50 U.S. states, marking what she calls a "watershed moment" in the fight for justice. This achievement represents a significant step forward in ensuring that evidence in sexual assault cases is processed and investigated promptly, giving survivors the support and closure they deserve.
After years of advocacy work, Mariska Hargitay has successfully helped pass legislation addressing rape kit backlogs in all 50 U.S. states, marking what she calls a “watershed moment” in the fight for justice. This achievement represents a significant step forward in ensuring that evidence in sexual assault cases is processed and investigated promptly, giving survivors the support and closure they deserve.