The Story County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) consists of specially trained professionals from nine agencies who provide a community coordinated response to sexual assaults. Members of SART represent the fields of law enforcement, health care, advocacy/counseling, and prosecution and are employed in university, city and county governments, medical clinics, and nonprofits. SART identifies the barriers that keep sexual assault victims/survivors from coming forward and works to overcome those barriers through its sensitive, survivor-centered approach.

In individual cases, a three-person team consisting of a police officer, sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE), and advocate respond to sexual assault reports, offering their services but leaving all decisions to the victim/survivor. SART strives to provide the first response to all sexual assaults in Story County to ensure a consistent, compassionate, and professional initial contact for victims.

Call 29-ALERT (292-5378) to speak with an ACCESS advocate about your options.

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This project was supported by Grant No. 02V-0253, awarded by Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Points of view on this website do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.