BRING JUSTICE-END THE BACKLOG

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and I'd like to provide you with an opportunity to enact change in the United States to help survivors of Sexual Violence. In the United States the number of Sexual Violence cases have risen to astronomical amounts. Rape in particular is a very prevalent issue. Every time a victim goes to a medical facility to be treated after they have been raped, a nurse will conduct an examination of the patient to complete the contents of a RAPE KIT. These rape kits are then transported to Law Enforcement facilities to be DNA tested.

However in the United States, many of the Kits that are suppose to be tested right away, are getting thrown in storage facilities and might not be touched for many years.These kits are considered to be backlogged. In Texas alone there are 20,000 Rape Kits yet to be tested, 13,435 in Florida, 15,217 in Michigan. When the kits are not tested in a timely manner, trial dates can be pushed farther and farther out and the victim may not receive justice for an overly exaggerated period of time. Perhaps the scariest part in all of this, is that some jurisdictions are not required to report their numbers, meaning that the number of untested kits out there is a lot larger than we think.

END THE BACKLOG is a movement created to educate people in the United States about this devastating issue. It is also to bright light to the states that still need to make reforms in their policies-putting an end to the lack of efficiency.

Advocates create change, and that is what I'm calling you to do. I am creating a Letter Writing Campaign for my World Lit class. I'm looking for writers who would be willing to write letters to their state government officials about this issue. If you are interested in helping me END THE BACKLOG please send me an email at: endthebacklog@gmail.com

Not only will you be helping me with my project, you will also be contributing to a great cause!
For More Information visit: http://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/

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Spring Outfit Inspiration

Spring may be my yearly reminder that allergies are a woman's worst enemy, but what spring lacks in sneeze security it makes up for in amazing spectacles of life and color. While visiting my grandparents over spring break, which was needed more than I first realized, I figured, what better way to pass some time than with a little photo shoot. As per the usual, my sister Chloe took all of my pictures. 

I got this GORGEOUS flowered drape in China Epcot at Disney World. I walked into the store, saw it, and immediately bought it. It's color captivated me and the flower detail is just so beautiful, I knew I couldn't pass it up.I don't remember it being all that expensive either. Whenever I where this I feel like the queen of the world! It's also really fun to run down the aisles of stores ,grab the ends, and flap my "wings" like a butterfly :)

This beautiful purple swing dress was purchased at Macy's. It was the last one on the clearance rack so I got it for only 12.99! This was especially a steal considering these are so on trend right now. When I arrived at the register to pay, both the lady beside me and the cashier were flabbergasted at the price. It was actually quite a humorous scene.The only issue I have with this dress is that it is quite see through, so a tank top and shorts are needed when putting together an ensemble. I have come to fall in love with the swing style of the dress. The waist line is raised to create the swingy fit of the dress, which a strange choice for me but I have decided to embrace it.

My necklace is from Evolution Lighthouse. It has Jeremiah 29:11 on it which is my favorite Bible Verse. Be on the look out for a post about this company and this beautiful necklace soon!

My Brown Wedged Sandals are from Bass. I usually don't invest in high heels because ,being 5'7 1/2 , I feel a little strange towering over my friends. But every girl needs a great pair of brown sandal wedges. They're versatile and really dress up any outfit. One thing I find so interesting about these shoes is that they make me feel so confident!  When I walk anywhere I feel like a super model strutting down a runway. It's a little insane to think that one pair of shoes can do that, but I'm a believer.

<3 Stay Fabulous <3