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Why would I not be eligible for an Early Evidence Kit?

  • Updated
  • If you’re under the age of 18
    • EEKs are not intended for minors due to mandatory reporting laws and protections for survivors under the age of 18. If you are under 18 or suspect someone under 18 was assaulted, you may be required to report to law enforcement. You can read more about your state’s laws here. If you are under 18, please seek in-person care.
  • If you have physical injuries
    • EEKs are not intended for you if you are injured. EEKs are only intended for DNA collection. Injuries require in-person care and a physical examination. Please seek in-person care if you are injured.
  • If there were more than two offenders
  • If you didn’t know the offender
    • EEKs are only intended for use if you can identify your offender(s). We do not have access to the national CODIS database, which may be used to help identify your offender(s) in the case of stranger sexual assault. Please seek in-person care if you do not know your offender(s).
  • If you were drugged or can’t remember the assault
    • EEKs are not intended for drug-facilitated sexual assault or if you are intoxicated. EEKs cannot screen for the presence of drugs in your system. Toxicology screenings are only provided in-person. Additionally, EEKs are self-completed and are not intended for use if you are intoxicated. We recommend you seek in-person care if you are intoxicated, were drugged, or have difficulty remembering your experience.
  • If the assault occurred more than 120 hours ago
  • If you are pregnant
    • EEKs are not intended for people who are pregnant. EEKs are only intended for DNA collection and do not include an in-person examination. Please seek in-person care if you are pregnant.