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Causes: Counseling, Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Sexual Assault Services, Unknown
Mission: To provide forensic healthcare, education, protection, and advocacy to sexual assault victims.
Programs: In 2017-2018, sart successfully accomplished the following:provided care that does not further harm or re-traumatize the patient. Continuation of access to quality direct victim services, 24 hour nursing care and medical forensic examinations within 5 days post assault. Encouraged compliance of treatment prescribed; assessed patients' emotional status and safety and assisted with any ongoing issues or questions post exam. Appropriately referred patients post assault/post exam medical and/or emotional care. Collaborated with community victim service professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive services to meet the needs of patients. Provide law enforcement and da's with expert evidence collection and forensic examination findings from victims or perpetrators and expert testimony in court. Maintained staffing that is adequate, well trained, and reflective of the community. Continued providing availability of core medical forensic nursing care, client support services, crisis hotlines, information and referral, support groups and counseling, emergency shelters, and legal and economic advocacy.