In 2009, the Code of Virginia was amended to mandate local sexual response teams (SARTs). As part of a national initiative to explore the impact of mandates on the formation, performance, and efficacy of SARTs, in 2016 the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) partnered with the Sexual Violence Justice Institute (SVJI) to explore the mandate’s implications and gain insight into what SART ecosystems need to become strong and effective. The results of the project were documented in a report titled Cultivating SART Efficacy: Insights on the Impact of the Virginia Sexual Assault Response Team Mandate. The report highlights the ripple effects of the mandate’s passing, lingering questions, and insights and ideas for resources to support SART growth, strength, and sustained success.
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Topics addressed:
· Impact of the mandate on the growth of Virginia SARTs
· Impact of the mandate on SART efficacy
· Challenges of mandate implementation
· Other notable events that occurred as a result of the mandate
· 7 Elements of a healthy SART Ecosystem
· Considerations and resources for enhancing SARTs
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