Anonymous Reporting in Sexual Assault Cases
Mar 01, 2014
Obtain an overview of anonymous reporting for a sexual assault victims, including how it works and what happens to evidence in those cases.
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Other Publications
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AEquitas
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This one-pager is a concise summary of anonymous reporting, also known as “Jane Doe” reporting, which refers to cases in which a forensic medical examination is conducted, evidence is collected, and medical treatment is provided for a sexual assault victim who does not report the crime to law enforcement. The resource outlines how anonymous reporting works, what happens to rape kits in those case, and where to go for more information on DNA testing and anonymous reporting.