Sexual Assault Prevention Guide
The Sexual Assault Prevention Guide is an essential resource for local and state government agencies committed to protecting individuals and fostering safe communities. Effective prevention strategies include education, awareness programs, and robust survivor support services. Governments play a key role in implementing policies and initiatives to prevent sexual violence and provide justice for victims. This directory offers articles on sexual assault prevention, along with related topics like Public Safety, which covers broader efforts to protect communities from various forms of violence and harm.
Research shows they fare better when police and community organizations coordinate assistance
Following these seven guidelines when documenting a sexual assault can help increase the odds the case is prosecuted and protect the authenticity of the victim’s narrative.
One of the most mentally and physically terrorizing crimes in the U.S. is also one of the most under-reported. Learn more about sexual assault in the U.S.
GHB is a Schedule I depressant that can be slipped into a drink or used to facilitate date rape or sexual assault.
Ketamine is a Schedule III anesthetic that can be slipped into a drink or used to facilitate date rape or sexual assault
Police1 Columnist Mandy Johnson shares common indicators of trafficking victims and the three key steps of local law enforcement response.
The Internet and the Dark Web shield sex trafficking criminals, but technology is giving law enforcement agencies power to break through and rescue victims.
The funding will coordinate public safety and community response by providing victim services and holding offenders accountable to address the four VAWA crimes -- sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
These DOJ grants can aid local law enforcement and partner agencies in improving use of technology to enhance child exploitation investigations.
The Sexual Assault Kits Initiative aims to reduce the nation’s backlog of SAKs and assist jurisdictions in pursuing current and cold case sexual assaults.
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