Title
Beyond the Backlog: A Case Study of Sexual Assault Kits in South Dakota
Document Type
Oral/Panel
Publication Date
5-2020
Disciplines
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Abstract
Utilizing grounded theory, we examine how context affects how legislation is put into practice around sexual assault kits. Interviewing law enforcement, politicians, attorneys, health care professionals, and others, we find a series of issues related to legislation on payment, storage, and processing that can impact victim's access to justice. This presentation will summarize these findings and discuss next steps.
First Advisor
Bridget Diamond-Welch
Research Area
Criminal Justice
Recommended Citation
Perez, Angélica, "Beyond the Backlog: A Case Study of Sexual Assault Kits in South Dakota" (2020). IdeaFest. 84.
https://red.library.usd.edu/idea/84