Partnering for Success: an introduction to the importance of developing and implementing a sexual assault response team (SART)

This 1 to 2 hour module combines lecture, video, and interaction. This presentation is intended to provide participants with an understanding of:

• The scope of sexual violence in Utah
The reasons why victims do not always seek services or report to law enforcement
What a SART is and the key components for success
The mission and goals of a SART
Team composition in a successful SART
Next steps in SART development

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Sexual Assault Response Teams: developing a conceptual activation process

This one day (8 hour) course combines resource materials, lecture, video, and interaction. Course objectives are for participants to:

• Develop a broader knowledge of the professional disciplines of law enforcement, forensic nursing, and criminal prosecution and procedures and responses to sexual assault
Develop an understanding of SART member roles and responsibilities
Understand the vital role that collaboration plays in creating and achieving the goals of SART
Increase participants ability to negotiate, coordinate, integrate, and case manage the system on behalf of victims
Establish SART composition and membership
Develop SART activation process

This intermediate training may include the following modules:

• SART overview/review
• The role of the sexual assault forensic nurse examiner
Crime Victim Reparations (CVR)
Judicial proceedings in sexual assault cases and the role of prosecution
The role of law enforcement victim advocates and victim/witness coordinators
Law enforcement response and SART collaboration
Tribal criminal case procedures and response to sexual assault
• Conceptual SART activation process

Prior to hosting this training, UCASA will provide technical assistance to determine the geographical scope of the SART, identify the jurisdictions within that area, and identify the appropriate collaborative partners for each. This training should be customized to meet your community needs and reflect your communities demographics.

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resource materials:

:utah sart manual (currently in development)

 


Campus Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training: comprehensive solutions for increasing student safety

It is the goal of the Campus Violence Prevention Program at UCASA to assist campuses in providing a safe campus environment. Using the Utah Campus SART Manual as a tool, this presentation will serve to:

Inspire campuses to strengthen policies and security/investigative strategies to reduce rape, sexual assault, and stalking
Encourage campuses to improve support services for victims of these crimes
Promote collaboration and relationship building among campus organizations and between the institution and the community
Emphasize the importance of prevention education in college and university curricula, activities, and policy making

Discuss the unique dynamics and culture of college campuses and how it impacts victim response
Recognize the additional response services needed for college victims and how they can be integrated into the SART response

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resource materials:

:utah campus sart manual (currently in development)

 


College and University Assessment: response to sexual assault on campus

Did you know that, as a college or university, you are federally mandated to track and provide public notification of convicted sex offenders enrolled, working or volunteering on campus?

Did you know that you are required to have two sexual harassment policies - one for quid pro (faculty-student) and one for hostile environment (student-student)? And that you are required to act to remove hostile environment?

Did you know that you are required to publish (in a manner that is easily accessible) a detailed description of procedures to follow for law enforcement notification and disciplinary action (including due process, outcomes, and sanctions)? And that you are required to publish a detailed description of education programs, options for assistance, legal and counseling services for victims, and academic and living accomodations?

The purpose of this training is to:

Identify statutory requirements (listed below) specific to colleges and how they impact campus sexual assault response

The Clery Act
Campus Sexual Assault Victim Rights Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Title IX

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resource materials:

:on-line assessment tool

 

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in the Military: the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Military installations are separate jurisdictions and military victims of sexual assault face unique challenges. The U.S. Air Force, Army, and Nation Guard have made significant, institution wide changes to address the problem of sexual assault in the military. We will provide a thorough review of the recent Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) directive, including the new DoD limited confidentiality for military victims of sexual assault, and the initiatives undertaken by the Air Force, Army, and National Guard.

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resource materials:

:sexual assault prevention and response program
:utah military sart manual (currently in development)

 


Creating Sustainable Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs

Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) programs have become the standard of care for victims of sexual violence in many parts of the country. However, access to such specialty medical care is jeopardized by a number of programs folding or failing to launch in the first place. This presentation will examine the reasons why SANE's fail, as well as strategies for maintaining a strong and successful program, including retention.

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resource materials:

:sane development and operation guide
:national training standards

 


The National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations

This presentation will introduce participants to the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations of Adults/Adolescents. The protocol is designed as a model for jurisdictions developing a response that is sensitive to victims of sexual assault and promotes offender accountability.

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resource materials:

:national protocol
:guidelines for medico-legal care for victims

 


Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (Code "R") Billing

In Utah, the Office of Crime Victim Reparations (CVR) pays for a victim's forensic examination, clinician's fees, antibiotics, and oral contraceptive series (if it is not covered by collateral sources) pursuant to Subsections 63-25a-402(19) and 63-25a-411(4)(i). This presentation will discuss provider eligibility requirements for reimbursement, how to apply for reimbursement, the maximum payable to an eligible provider, and an understanding of collateral sources. The presentation will also provide an explanation of the CVR "long form" application that victims are required to submit in order to be considered for reimbursement of expenses above and beyond the forensic exam.

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Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course

This 40-hour course, sponsored by Salt Lake Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SL SANE), meets all requirements established by the International Association of Forensic Nurses in didactic training as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. This material is required for those interested in sitting for the national certification examination in Adolescent - Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. This training is open to any registered or advanced practice nurse with an interest in sexual assault. The cost for the course is $275 and provides 40 hours of CEU's.

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Index:

Partnering for Success: an introduction to the importance of developing and implementing a sexual assault response team (SART)

Sexual Assault Response Teams: developing a conceptual activation process

Campus Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training: comprehensive solutions for increasing student safety

College and University Assessment: sexual assault prevention and response on campus

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in the Military: the Department of Defense (DoD) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program

Creating Sustainable Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs

The National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations

Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination (Code "R") Billing

Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course

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