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RCW 43.43.753 Findings -- DNA identification system -- DNA data base -- DNA data bank
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43.
Source: Washington State Legislature

One of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. This law describes the state's position on the use of DNA technology and DNA data bases in criminal investigations. This law authorizes Washington to establish a DNA data base and DNA data bank containing DNA samples of people convicted of felonies and DNA samples for the identification of missing persons and unidentified human remains. The law also specifies that the information and samples held in the data bank can only be used for purposes related to criminal investigation, the identification of human remains or missing persons, or to help improve the operation of the DNA identification system.
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• What are Washington's laws about DNA data bases?
• What can DNA data base information be used for under Washington law?
• How is DNA being used to find missing persons?
• How is DNA being used to solve crimes?

Complaints about Institutions
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/split/complaints.htm#Inst
Source: United States Department of Justice

Information on how to file a complaint with the Special Litigation Section of the US DOJ against an institution
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• How do I file a complaint against an institution?
• What kinds of complaints does the special litigation section handle?

Stop Prisoner Rape
http://www.spr.org/
Source: Stop Prisoner Rape

Stop Prisoner Rape (SPR) is a non-profit human rights organization that seeks to end sexual violence against men, women, and youth in all forms of detention. Founded by survivors of prisoner rape over twenty years ago, SPR has worked to shed light on the dangers of sexual abuse in prison and helped survivors to access resources and connect with one another.
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• What resources and support is available to me if I am raped in prison?

Prisons: Ending the Abusive Treatment of Prisoners
http://www.hrw.org/prisons/
Source: Human Rights Watch

Information on prison conditions, prison abuses, and human rights protections for prisoners
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• What human rights violations are commonly inflicted on prisoners?
• What human rights protections cover prisoners?
• What is the United Nations doing about abuses against prisoners?
• What groups are working to protect prisoners from abuse?

Voting Rights Restoration Process
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/legman/elect/voterigh
Source: National Conference of State Legislatures

Information on how to restore voting rights after incarceration. Includes Washington State.
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• Will I be able to vote after I get out of prison?