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Colorado Fundraiser Tackles 568-Day Sexual Assault Exam Backlog

6/24/2025

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A Colorado fundraiser has successfully raised over $10,000 to tackle a staggering 568-day backlog in sexual assault forensic exams. Organizer Kelsey Harbert is determined to speed up processing, while the Colorado Bureau of Investigation plans to outsource 1,000 kits, promising a significant reduction in turnaround time by 2026 thanks to new legislative support and oversight.

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A Colorado fundraiser has successfully raised over $10,000 to tackle a staggering 568-day backlog in sexual assault forensic exams. Organizer Kelsey Harbert is determined to speed up processing, while the Colorado Bureau of Investigation plans to outsource 1,000 kits, promising a significant reduction in turnaround time by 2026 thanks to new legislative support and oversight.