Izabela Sadej

Guest Author

Izabela Sadej, MSW, is a policy analyst at the Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC) at VA Boston and Boston University School of Public Health (@IzzySadej). Her work focuses on improving access to care for veterans and using evidence to inform policy decisions.

Izabela's Work:

07.22.2022 a person in a protective suit and gloves holding a test tube with a dropper

Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits: The Backlog Problem

The rape kit backlog comprises thousands of untested evidence kits stored in police departments and crime labs across the United States.

Guest Author Izabela Sadej

03.07.2022 a hand holding a cotton swab over test tubes

Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits: The Many Barriers to Access

Shortages of staff trained in providing sexual assault evidence collection kits, concerns about the timing of when an exam can be given, and the need for specialized care are barriers to having evidence collected following an assault.

Guest Author Izabela Sadej