What happened when we tested thousands of abandoned rape kits in Detroit

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September 26, 2018 Today's TED Talk What happened when we tested thousands of abandoned rape kits in Detroit 19:05 minutes · TED@UPS In 2009, 11,341 untested rape kits -- some dating back to the 1980s -- were found in an abandoned warehouse once used by the Detroit police to store evidence. When this scandal was uncovered, prosecutor Kym Worthy set a plan into action to get justice for the thousands of victims affected. In this powerful, eye-opening talk, Worthy explains how her office helped develop an innovative program to track and test these kits -- and calls for a national effort to help solve the problem of stockpiled rape kits. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Let's end the silence around abuse In a world where so many are unable to do so, these courageous talks highlight the importance of speaking out against abuse, whether it's emotional, physical, sexual or online. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:40:46 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM After a disaster, don't send toys or clothing -- send money. Here's why Have you ever been moved to mail a box of food, clothes or toys after a tragedy or a natural disaster? Humanitarian logistics expert Dale Herzog says: Ask yourself three questions before sending another box into the chaos. Read more »   Download the TED app

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