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Make Change: Systems Change for SARTs
When SARTs are working through the systems change process, most SARTs love to jump straight into this phase without taking time to learn—most folks believe…
Assess the Status Quo: Systems Change for SARTs
The first place to start when working your local Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is to learn about what is happening in your community. This…
SARTs and the Phases of Systems Change
I frequently get to work with Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) that collaborate to bring about some pretty big changes to how we respond to…
What’s Said Here, Stays Here Rule and The One Confidentiality Waiver to Rule Them All
Extra important disclaimer! The following content is a general framework to help SARTs and is not intended to be used as legal advice. Please consult your…
Resource Spotlight: Confidentiality Institute
When thinking about resources for Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs) and the issues surrounding confidentiality, one (of several) important resource is the Confidentiality Institute. The…
SART and Confidentiality Basics
Extra important disclaimer! The following content is a general framework to help SARTs and is not intended to be used as legal advice. Please consult your…
SARTs and Confidentiality
A much discussed, misunderstood term in the world of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs): confidentiality. The theme of this month is dedicated to the critical…
Resource Spotlight: Resource Sharing Project (RSP)
This month, we’ve talked about some of the challenges and benefits of a dual team. The reality for many rural service providers is that they…
Focus and Dual Teams: Benefits
Last week, we talked about the dual-focused violence response teams. Specifically, I addressed some of the very big challenges faced by dual teams. This post…
SARTs and PREA: Important Considerations
It is important for SARTs to take into consideration the ways services for victims/survivors in custody can differ from those for victims/survivors in the community.