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From the White Press Office NEW YORK, NY – Vice President Joe Biden and Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch today announced $41 million in grant awards to 20 jurisdictions to eliminate or reduce the number of untested sexual assault kits across the country.  Today’s announcement is being announced as part of an unprecedented partnership with the New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) – whose own grant program is contributing $38 million to the cause for a total of $79 million to eliminate the backlog reaching 43 jurisdictions in 27 states across the country. “Rape kits are an essential tool in modern crime fighting — not only for the victim, but, for the entire community. Studies show we solve up to 50 percent of previously unsolved rapes when these kits are tested. When we solve these cases, we get rapists off the streets. For most survivors, seeing their rapists brought to justice, and knowing that they will not return, brings peace of mind and a sense of clos...

As a college student, I receive texts and email alerts when there has been a sexual assault on campus.  Often times the message will begin like this…  Notice of Sexual  Assault : In compliance with the provisions of the federal  Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1988   xxxxxxxx University is giving notice of a Sexual  Assault . On   xxxxx, xxxx, 2014 xxx Police were notified of a reported Sexual  Assault . The incident took place on or about September x, 2014 at a private residence in the xxx block of xxx Street. The suspect was an acquaintance to the survivor. xxxx Police are investigating this incident. The notice is followed by a reminder from campus police  suggesting dos and don’ts to stay safe: Be on the lookout for suspicious people who may attempt to isolate someone that is intoxicated or has been drinking.   Get involved, don’t allow that to happen; when consu...