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What Happened When We Tested Thousands of Abandoned Rape Kits in Detroit

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Criminal Justice Courses

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Overview

Discover the shocking revelation of over 11,000 untested rape kits found in an abandoned Detroit warehouse and the groundbreaking initiative to bring justice to thousands of victims. Explore prosecutor Kym Worthy's powerful TED Talk as she unveils an innovative program developed to track and test these long-neglected evidence kits, some dating back to the 1980s. Gain insight into the critical importance of addressing stockpiled rape kits and learn about the call for a nationwide effort to solve this pressing issue. Delve into this eye-opening presentation that sheds light on a significant problem in the criminal justice system and the steps being taken to rectify it.

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What happened when we tested thousands of abandoned rape kits in Detroit | Kym Worthy


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