Rights and Services

Laura Jessick submitted the MCASA Survivor Notification Feedback Survey for review.

Laura Jessick submitted a SAKI article for review that will be included in the MCASA Newsletter.

Emma Moulder (new Victim Advocate) requested peer-to-peer support with other state level SAKI advocates.

SAKI TTA will work with consultant Marya Simmons to discuss specific technical assistance topics with the Site Coordinator and facilitate the virtual technical assistance session. The South Dakota Site Coordinator will coordinate the delivery platform to the audience of victim advocates and sexual assault nurse examiners. Outcomes include providing information and resources on the benefits of a trauma-informed response to sexual assault victims as well as the importance of working with law enforcement and other agencies for a stronger community response to sexual assault.

Parents Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.

Co-workers Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief, debriefing sessions, recreational activities and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.

Extended Family Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief, debriefing sessions, recreational activities and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.

Spouses Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief, debriefing sessions, recreational activities and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.

Siblings Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief, debriefing sessions, recreational activities and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.

Fiances and Significant Others Retreat provides educational sessions on coping with grief, debriefing sessions, recreational activities and very strong peer-support & connection from other survivors.