Martha Goddard invented the rape kit in the 1970s but died in relative obscurity despite her significant contribution to the fight against sexual assault.
A woman invented the rape kit. So why was a man given credit for it?
Martha Goddard was instrumental in developing the rape kit, influencing how evidence is collected and shifting societal perceptions of sexual assault cases.
The Forgotten Woman Who Transformed Forensics
Martha Goddard invented the rape kit in the 1970s but died in relative obscurity despite her significant contribution to the fight against sexual assault.
A woman invented the rape kit. So why was a man given credit for it?
Martha Goddard was instrumental in developing the rape kit, influencing how evidence is collected and shifting societal perceptions of sexual assault cases.
Book Review: The Secret History of the Rape Kit,' by Pagan Kennedy
The rape kit revolutionized evidence collection for sexual assault cases, significantly impacting women's empowerment and the legal process. It was pioneered by Martha Marty Goddard.