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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (SAPR VA)

Date of Publication:

5/7/2019

Definition:

A person who, as a victim advocate, shall provide non-clinical crisis intervention, referral, and ongoing non-clinical support to adult sexual assault victims.  Support will include providing information on available options and resources to victims.  The SAPR VA, on behalf of the sexual assault victim, provides liaison assistance with other organizations and agencies on victim care matters and reports directly to the SARC when performing victim advocacy duties.  Personnel who are interested in serving as a SAPR VA are encouraged to volunteer for this duty assignment.

Source of Definition:

Health Care Management for Patients Associated With a Sexual Assault

Related Glossary Terms:

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate

Last Updated: August 11, 2022
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