Manager, Forensic Biology Unit, Department of Forensic Sciences
Forensic Nursing Specialist, International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) & Forensic Nurse Examiner
Nurse Manager, District of Columbia Forensic Nurse Examiners
District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiners (DC OCME)
Executive Director, District of Columbia Forensic Nurse Examiners
Director of Advocacy, Network for Victim Recovery of DC
Lieutenant, Criminal Investigations Division, Metropolitan Police Department
The District of Columbia Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) has developed an innovative, survivor-centered model, which facilitates strong relationships between community stakeholders and improves response to survivors of sexual assault. The facilitators of this workshop will describe unique methods implemented for a unified response, such as monthly SART meetings; an application which allows stakeholders and survivors to track Physical Evidence Recovery Kits (PERK); coordination to process toxicology specimens for survivors who have not reported to law enforcement; interdisciplinary trainings; and coordination with a local pharmacy to deliver nPEP medications directly to the survivor. These innovative methods, among others, have led to zero backlog for report PERKs; zero backlog for report and non-report toxicology specimens, accountability for 100% of PERKs; and a seamless, coordinated response for survivors of sexual assault. The success of this program hinges on active involvement from each of the SART stakeholders. This workshop will include a panel of SART members who will discuss strengths and challenges of forming and maintaining relationships using this model, as well as answer questions from the audience.
Objectives
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
- Describe innovative methods used by the DC SART to improve coordination of community services for survivors of sexual violence.
- Identify key contributions by each stakeholder organization crucial to building a collaborative survivor response.
- Recognize challenges faced by each stakeholder organization while building a collaborative survivor response.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (NURSES ONLY)
EVAWI is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing to provide Continuing Education contact hours for nurses (Provider #15641).
Registered Nurses may purchase 1.25 contact hours after completing this webinar.
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