Big news: All 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico have passed rape kit reform, thanks to Mariska Hargitay and the Joyful Heart Foundation. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing the backlog of rape kits across the United States. #RapeKitReform #EndTheBacklog

For 16 years, Mariska Hargitay has led the End the Backlog campaign, focusing on comprehensive rape kit reform. The six pillars ... https://instagr.am/p/DX457VvFJv9/
voteinorout on Instagram: "Big news: All 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico have passed rape kit reform, thanks to Mariska Hargitay and the Joyful Heart Foundation. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing the backlog of rape kits across the United States. #RapeKitReform #EndTheBacklog⁠ ⁠ For 16 years, Mariska Hargitay has led the End the Backlog campaign, focusing on comprehensive rape kit reform. The six pillars include mandatory testing, tracking systems, and survivor access to kit status. Recently, Maine became the final state to enact legislation, dedicating funds to eliminate the backlog.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @aaronparnas https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX2NavtgBX1/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Breaking: Every state has now passed rape kit reform efforts thanks to @therealmariskahargitay⁠ ⁠ Follow @aaronparnas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

49 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on May 3, 2026: "Big news: All 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico have passed rape kit reform, thanks to Mariska Hargitay and the Joyful Heart Foundation. This milestone marks a significant step in addressing the backlog of rape kits across the United States. #RapeKitReform #EndTheBacklog⁠ ⁠ For 16 years, Mariska Hargitay has led the End the Backlog campaign, focusing on comprehensive rape kit reform. The six pillars include mandatory testing, tracking systems, and survivor access to kit status. Recently, Maine became the final state to enact legislation, dedicating funds to eliminate the backlog.⁠ ⁠ Comment LINK (on instagram) and we will DM you the link to @aaronparnas https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX2NavtgBX1/⁠ ⁠ --⁠ ⁠ Breaking: Every state has now passed rape kit reform efforts thanks to @therealmariskahargitay⁠ ⁠ Follow @aaronparnas for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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Alicia Franklin's tragic story illustrates the necessity of testing rape kits.

After being raped in 2021, her kit sat unused while her attacker went free.

It wasn’t until 2022 that the kit was finally tested, linking her case to another victim—just a year late.

#RapeKitReform