About MDSARI

Miami-Dade Sexual Assault Response Initiative (MDSARI)

First-of-its-kind healthcare-based response to sexual violence in Miami-Dade County. MDSARI was developed by forensic nurses to address the critical gap in care and support for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human-trafficking. While Miami-Dade is home to exceptional institutions serving survivors, we know insurmountable barriers to timely trauma-informed care remain.

We can help bridge the gaps that make it difficult to move forward on your journey to recovery!

What MDSARI Provides

MDSARI proposes a countywide, trauma-informed, clinically grounded approach that integrates emergency response, forensic nursing, advocacy, and legal support to ensure survivors are not deterred or overwhelmed by the health and justice systems.

Our services include:

24/7 Sexual Assault Forensic Exam coverage

Pregnancy Prophylaxis

Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention

Community partnerships to eliminate transportation barriers for survivors

On-call advocacy support 24/7

HOPE Cards

Therapy Community Support

Education Community Resources

Data & evidence collection

Expert witness testimony by SANE

Tele-Legal


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