Guiding Principles
EVIDENCE BASEDSexual assault forensic medical exams are based on valid and current scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals.
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBERParticipation with law enforcement officers, criminalists, prosecutors, and victim advocates on local intervention teams ensures a coordinated response.
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STATE AND LOCAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERCollaboration with state associations and state and local agencies is key to successful intervention approaches and strategies.
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Sexual Assault Forensic Medicine History and Development
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- To facilitate networking among the 48 sexual assault exam teams in California through telecommunications technology and state and regional meetings.
- To represent sexual assault forensic medical exam teams in state-level policy making and legislation.
- To provide training and technical assistance to developing and existing examination teams.
- To collaborate with state and local partners.
- To advance the field of sexual assault forensic medicine and nursing.
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Cal SAFE
Organizational Goals
Organizational Goals