NewsNational News More states are tracking rape kits. But key support for survivors may be slipping away “Law enforcement really has not advanced a great deal when it comes to dealing with these types of crimes.”Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print There are an estimated 49,248 untested sexual assault kits across the United States, according to data collected by the Joyful Heart Foundation, a nonprofit advocacy group. (Max Faulkner/Forth Worth Star-Telegram/TNS) By Tribune News Service | Tribune News ServicePUBLISHED: June 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM PDTA growing number of states are adopting systems to track rape kits. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To log in, click here. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to print (Opens in new window) Print RevContent Feed