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SAFESTAR (Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations, Services, Training, Advocacy, and Resources) 
In response to: *the severe shortage of SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners), and *only minimal criminal prosecutions of sex crimes in Indian Country,
SWCLAP is developing a program for laypersons in tribal communities to conduct
emergency women’s sexual assault healthcare examinations and treatment while at In collaboration with the International Association of Forensic Nurses, SWCLAP is developing cutting edge, culturally appropriate response systems to sexual assault forensic evidence collection, reproductive and emergency healthcare, advocacy, and community education.
Specially trained laypersons in tribal communities (SAFESTARs) will provide necessary and important healthcare for sexual assault victims in Indian Country after completion of a 40 hour course and practicum. Along with the intensive training of local community health care sexual assault specialists, tribal and federal criminal justice professionals will be cross-trained to utilize collected evidence in successful federal and tribal court criminal prosecutions.
For more information, please contact:
Arlene O’Brien |
The Southwest Center For Law And Policy is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing legal training and technical assistance to tribal communities and to organizations and agencies serving Native people.
We are the host of the National Tribal Trial College providing free legal training for Attorneys, Judges, Law Enforcement, Advocates and Community Members on:
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