In Louisiana, civil rights are not guaranteed to sexual assault survivors. Instead, they are left to navigate a confusing system alone. In the wake of COVID-19, sexual assault reports have only increased. The 1.3 million survivors in Louisiana need these civil rights protections now more than ever before. Passing a Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights in Louisiana will help survivors receive the resources, assistance, and protections they need to begin healing.

That’s why I hope you’ll join me in calling on Louisiana to pass a Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights that will guarantee comprehensive, common-sense civil rights for survivors:

Key Rights:

• The right to access your own medical record related to a rape kit examination.
• The right to not have your rape kit destroyed before either 20 years or the statute of limitations has passed (whichever is longer).
• The right to be notified of your civil rights related to a sexual assault.
• The right to a copy of your police report.
• The right to a sexual assault evidence collection (SAEC) kit tracking system. (Successfully passed!! ACT 193 will now guarantee survivors the right to a rape kit tracking system!) 

This is a crisis for the 1.3 million survivors across Louisiana, and it's time for our legislators to do something about it. Legislators in Louisiana must pass the Survivors’ Bill of Rights and provide survivors the comprehensive, common-sense rights they deserve.

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