Vitullo helped to develop the rape kit, which standardized evidence collection in cases of sexual assault. Marty Goddard, a victim advocate, had seen the need for more systematic evidence at trial, and brought her concerns and the idea for a kit to Vitullo.
Vitullo's work on the rape kit, developed alongside Marty Goddard's advocacy for improved evidence collection at trial, led to a standardized approach for handling sexual assault cases.