Mai Fernandez

Executive Director of @CrimeVictimsOrg

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A6: Advocating for your local, state, and federal representatives, empowering individual victims to ask that their kits be tested, and educating the public through social media and private/public events are great ways to take action. #backlogcat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A5: Strong protocols and clear timelines for testing in every jurisdiction. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A4: Even when consent is the only issue, having DNA put in a database can help identify a perpetrator where identification is an issue in another case. Other evidence can also be gleaned from a kit that can help in a rape prosecution. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A3: It affects the victim of the untested kit, but it also affects other potential victims when DNA is not placed into a database that could help with identification and prosecution of a particular perpetrator. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A2: Proper protocols and audits to understand the number of untested kits are also important factors. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF A2: When identification is not an issue, but consent is, law enforcement often doesn't see the need to test a rape kit. However, if the DNA information is placed into a database, it could help with the ID of the perpetrator in a case where identity is the issue. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

@TheJHF This is backlog of forensic kits that are taken after a victim is raped that go untested, and the identifying DNA is not entered into local, state, or federal databases. #backlogchat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

Hi all, this is Mai Fernandez, and I'm the Executive Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Happy to be here with you all! #BacklogChat

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

The rape kit backlog is a problem we can solve. Join Joyful Heart today for the #ENDTHEBACKLOG Day of Action. @ENDTHEBACKLOG @Mariska @TheJHF

[Compassion Fund @Compassion_Fund]

Happy #GivingTuesday! Help the National Center for Victims of Crime support victims in the wake of mass tragedies. Donate today to the National Compassion Fund Administration fund. https://t.co/EK13al5Drm

[Stand Together Fellowships @CKinstitute]

A wonderful day discussing #cjreform. Thank you to all of our speakers and attendees at #AdvancingJustice

[Allison Kasic @allisonkasic]

What an energizing day surrounded by criminal justice reform advocates. #AdvancingJustice

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

#AdvancingJustice conference tomorrow promises to be informative with a range of expert speakers. Happy to be a part of it. @CKinstitute

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

I'm looking forward to my breakout session on restoring victims of crime at the @CKinstitute #AdvancingJustice conference on 10/26!

[The National Center for Victims of Crime @CrimeVictimsOrg]

Our co-founder and board member, Ala Isham, speaks to her mission of raising awareness during #NCVRW2017 and #SAAM https://t.co/wFuCLFKsqO

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

Q9: We can advocate for policies that support and protect victims of stalking. #nsam2017

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

We must provide culturally competent resources for all victims of crime so they can make informed choices about their safety. #nsam2017

[Mai Fernandez @MaiFernandez_DC]

A7: A significant barrier for victims is demonstrating the stalking course of conduct to law enforcement. #nsam2017

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

A5: #Schools can offer #mentalhealth support for #stalking survivors to help w/ reintegration into learning environment. #NSAM2017 @SRC_NCVC