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Ohio Struggles to Track Sexual Assault Kits | Columbus News
Ohio’s sexual assault kit backlog crisis is resurfacing, with just 61 of over 900 law enforcement agencies reporting data in 2025—making it nearly impossible to track whether the problem is worsening. Governor DeWine and Attorney General Wilson are launching a task force to fix broken reporting laws and propose reforms by December, before they leave office. The current system lacks accountability and is outdated, but survivors’ advocates support the effort, insisting changes must prioritize privacy and victim needs. This isn’t the first time Ohio tackled this: under DeWine as AG, a massive…
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