We've come a long way baby! Since the days of the Code of Hammurabi all the way to the #metoo movement, we really are actually progressing. We know we've got a long way to go, but in this episode, you'll hear just how far we've come. It helps to know we are on the right path. On September 23, 2021, I attended a press conference announcing the end of the backlog in Springfield Missouri. No more untested rape kits!
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Articles and Resources from Season 1
Self-Care Tips for Mind Body and Soul
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
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Referenced Articles in this episode:
A Reflection on the History of Sexual Assault Laws in the United States - The Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service (ualr.edu)
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.030, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 566.125
State by State Guide on Statutes of Limitations
Article IV - Relevance and its Limits — 2022 Federal Rules of Evidence (includes Rules 412 -415)
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