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Because sexual assault is such a complex and sensitive crime, effective response to it requires a teamwork approach.  As a result, many communities have sought to meet these coordination needs by establishing a Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT).  With such a model for coordination, each member of the team has distinct but interdependent […]

Much of the thinking about sexual assault has not changed in the last 20-30 years because this thinking continues to reflect a number of myths and misconceptions about rape, rape victims, and rape perpetrators. This module examined those myths and misconceptions, the reasons for them, and how they affect the investigation of sexual assault. It […]