Our services are free to survivors of:
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Human Trafficking
Services
SANE
Forensic medical exam
Health Assessment
Safety plan
Expert witness
ADVOCATE
Trauma-informed care
Survivor benefits
Shelter
TREATMENT
STIs
HIV prophylaxis
Emergency Contraception
DNA
Forensic evidence collection
Miami Dade Sexual Assault Response Initiative
(MDSARI)
MDSARI is the first program of its kind in Miami-Dade County led by healthcare providers in partnership with first responders. The initiative aims to improve county emergency response for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Our training brings survivor informed perspectives alongside a trauma informed approach which is proven to streamline response, increase service coordination, and support healing and recovery for survivors.
A trauma-informed perspective informs the hands-on care provided by SANEs as well as the practical services that advocates offer to holistically address survivors' real needs.
SANE
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
A licensed nurse specially trained to meet the healthcare, physical, and forensic needs of survivors.
- First aid
- Physical exam
- Forensic medical exam
- Evidence collection
Plan of care :
- Identify individual risks
- Safety planning
- Emergency birth control
- Treatment for STIs
- HIV prophylaxis
- Follow-up services
- Expert witness testimony
SART
Sexual Assault Response Team
An interdisciplinary team comprised of community partners including law enforcement, hospital systems, advocates, legal council, legislators, and survivors working to streamline the response for survivors.
- Scene safety
- Emergency response
- Transport to appropriate facility
- Healthcare services
- Investigation
- Victim services
- Debriefing
- Response process improvement
Appointment
We understand that sometimes it is impossible to come in immediately after a traumatic experience.
We can still support you!
Whether you decide to report your case to law enforcement or not, our team will prioritize your physical health and mental wellbeing.
While we cannot guarantee outcomes, we promise to do our best to help you get through this.