A Bethel woman’s protest has ignited community dialogue on how local rape cases are handled and if victims are receiving timely justice.
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Despite progress, Alaska lacks resources to handle rape kit backlog
The state is chipping away at thousands of backlogged and untested sexual assault kits. But officials stress that recent progress is partially due to one-time grant funds, and that it needs more resources to keep up with rising demands for DNA testing in violent and sexual crimes.