It is not known how many unanalyzed sexual assault kits (SAKs) there are nationwide . Evidence from sexual assaults like weapons, bedding, clothing, and SAKs can be used to corroborate that a crime occurred, identify or eliminate a person suspected of perpetrating a crime, and ascertain whether a suspect may have been involved in other crimes. SAKs contain biological and trace evidence, along with other physical evidence collected from a victim. While all evidence from sexual assaults is important, this program focuses on SAKs. SAKs may be stored in a number of places such as, crime laboratories, police department evidence storage units, hospitals and clinics. Many law enforcement agencies do not have computerized systems to track the processing of a SAK. This program will allow agencies to inventory, track and report all untested and unsubmitted SAKs ensuring accountability and transparency for the collection, processing and testing of SAKs.
Awards
Number of Awards: 4
Total Amount Awarded: $3,335,612
Montana Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking and Reporting Program
Nevada SAFE-ITR SAK Tracking Project
Oregon's FY 2016 Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence - Inventory, Tracking and Reporting Program
State of Georgia Sexual Assault Kit Tracking and Reporting Project
Similar Opportunities
- Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Elderly Individuals, Fiscal Year 2020
- Research and Evaluation for the Testing and Interpretation of Physical Evidence in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories, Fiscal Year 2020
- Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes, Fiscal Year 2020