Especially for Victim Advocates

The SAFEta source web site is designed for multidisciplinary team members who are caring for victims of sexual assault.  Although all areas of the site are accessible, there are certain areas of the site that may have more appeal to specific disciplines. The sections and topics listed below may be helpful for victim advocates, who are serving victims of sexual assault.

SAFE National Protocol (April 2013)

The National Protocol for Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations of Adults and Adolescents was created to address the coordinated community response to sexual assault.  However, it is specifically written to be useful for communities developing a victim sensitive response to sexual assault.  In the Protocol, roles of responders are addressed, along with guidelines for suggested practice.   To order a copy of the National Protocol email us at:  info@safeta.org  Quickly access a downloadable version of the entire National Protocol, here or click from the bulleted links below:

• Coordinated Team Approach

• Victim-Centered Care

• Informed Consent

• Confidentiality

• The Examination Process and Evidence Collection

Especially for Victim Advocates

Essential Reading

Located in the Essential Reading section are articles, web sites, resources and other tools which are helpful for advocates caring for victims of sexual assault. 

News and Added Technical Assistance

• Victim Advocate Guide for IPV and Combat Experience

• A News Media Guide for Victims Service Providers written with support from OVC by Justice Solutions.

• SART Team Development Guide from NSVRC

• VAWnet Special Collection: Models in Prevention: CDC's Delta Program

• Court Cases Impacting SANE Testimony

• Rural Training and Technical Assistance Program Webinars

• Victim Rights Law Center Jurisdiction-Specific Guides: Privacy Laws Impacting Survivors

• TA Bulletin "Talking points for ED care of sexual assault"

Don't Miss on the SAFEta Website

• Internet Resources
• Webinars