Understanding SANE/SART
What is a SANE?
SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. A SANE is a specially trained registered nurse who provides comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault. The role of a SANE includes taking a history from the victim for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of health care concerns; conducting a complete physical assessment of the victim to determine whether trauma is present; performing a thorough genital exam; collecting and documenting any forensic evidence; providing appropriate information and referrals to the victim; working with the victim advocate and other team members to assure coordinated service; and providing courtroom testimony when needed.
What is a SART?
SART stands for Sexual Assault Response Team, and it is a community based coordinated response to victims of sexual assault. The community team includes representatives from health care providers, advocacy programs, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices as well as any other professionals that serve victims of sexual violence in the community. Ultimately, a SART should coordinate immediate and continuing medical, advocacy and criminal justice services to victims of sexual violence in order to promote the safety and dignity of victims.
For more information about SANE/SART upcoming educational opportunities, contact KCSDV at 785-232-9784 or coalition@kcsdv.org.
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