Source: http://www.refinery29.com/2016/05/111776/senate-passes-sexual-assault-survivors-bill-of-rights
Rape is more common than one might think; one in every ten women and one out of every forty-five men have been coerced into sex. This atrocious act affects their life as a whole, 81% of women and 35% of men who have experienced rape have reported PTSD. However, on May 23, the Senate passed the first Bill of Rights for Sexual Assault survivors. What this bill will do, if made into a law by the House of Representatives, is give rights to those who have reported their rape, which include the preservation of rape kits, and being notified to any tests or destruction of said rape kits. What this bill means is that the system is finally shaping up, the victims who have been speaking out against rape are finally being heard.
If this bill is made into a law, it means we have a better chance of rapists being convicted, and more victims could speak out about their stories, as only about 30% of victims ever report. This could mean a safer future for America, with more rapists behind bars.
Awesome bill and awesome article. Should definitely be passed.
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