PBS NewsHour

Who's behind the sexual-assault survivor ‘bill of rights?’

Clip: 10/28/2016 | 6m 9s

Rape kits are essential evidence for prosecuting sexual assault. But in many parts of the country, they’re destroyed after six months. While assault victims can fight to preserve them longer, that information isn't necessarily shared. It's an issue Amanda Nguyen took to Capitol Hill, yielding the first time the phrase "sexual assault survivor" has appeared in federal law. John Yang reports.

Aired: 10/28/16

Rating: NR

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