A Guide to Assessments for Sexual Assault Response Teams

Assessments are a crucial component of the work done by Sexual Assault Response Teams (SARTs), enabling teams to evaluate their effectiveness, identify gaps in services, and ensure that they are meeting the needs of victims/survivors. Through this guide, SART members will learn how to design and implement assessments that provide valuable data, support evidence-based decision-making, and foster continuous improvement. Whether you are conducting a community needs assessment, evaluating the outcomes of a newly established protocol, or measuring service quality of first responders, this resource offers practical advice and guidance to help your team conduct meaningful assessments that drive positive change.