Understanding What the “Rape Kit Backlog” Really Means, Part 3: Approaches and Protocols

The Sexual Violence Justice Institute at the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (SVJI@MNCASA) is a national resource for expertise in the criminal justice response to sexual violence. The documents produced by SVJI for STOP Administrators in this three‐part series explores key topics related to sexual assault exams by providing in‐depth information and contextual meaning. Part Three of this three‐part series for STOP Administrators aims to provide guidance in addressing Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAK) backlogs while simultaneously improving systems’ responses to victims.