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S.A.R.T.
- Sexual Assault Response Team
(A sub-committee of the Domestic Violence
Task force)
SART is a multi-disciplinary team in Addison County whose purpose is to
coordinate medical, advocacy and criminal justice services for sexual
assault survivors in a professional, compassionate and timely manner and
promote education about sexual violence through community outreach and
training.
Team members include representatives from:WomenSafe, Social Rehabilitative
Services, Middlebury College, Area High Schools, the State’s Attorney’s
Office, Victim Advocate, Porter Medical Center and State and Local Police
Departments.
Organizations
participating in S.A.R.T.
The
State’s Attorney’s Office
If the sexual assault is reported to the police, the crime is investigated
and the State’s Attorney decides if charges should be brought. If
you have any questions about the criminal justice process, call the State’s
Attorney or Victim’s Advocate in the State’s Attorney’s
Office.
The
Victim Assistance Program
The Victim Assistance Program was created to assist crime victims with
the problems that occur as a result of a crime. A Victim Advocate is
available in the State’s Attorney’s Office who can provide
the following:
- Information about
the victim’s role in the criminal justice process
- Information on
case status and court dates
- Support in court
during depositions and trial testimony
- Assistance with
obtaining restitution
- Information on
the availability of protection
- Short-term counseling
and support
- Referral to other
community services
The Victim’s Compensation Program
The Victims Compensation Program provides limited financial assistance
to victims of crime who have experienced an un-reimbursed financial loss
as a result of a crime. Eligibility requirements include:
- The crime must
be reported to a law enforcement agency.
- The victim suffered
physical injury or emotional harm as a result of the crime.
- The crime occurred
in Vermont or against a Vermont resident in a state or country without
a Compensation Program.
Money is available for the following expenses not paid by other sources:
- Medical care
- Counseling for
victims and family members
- Funeral expenses
- Lost wages
- Other expenses
(Prescriptions, transportation to medical appointments etc.)
Womensafe's Sexual Violence Services
- Womensafe’s
advocates provide emotional support and advocacy for surviviors, their
families and those who care about them. WOMENSAFE can provide information
and referrals regarding emotional, medical and legal issues surrounding
sexual violence.
- Womensafe advocates
are available 24 hours a day to provide in-person support during medical,
police and legal procedures associated with an assault.
- All services at
Womensafe are confidential.
Porter Hospital
- Emergency Physicians
and certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners are available at Porter
Hospital 24 hours a day to provide services to victims of sexual assault.
- Services will include
treatment of injuries and the collection of forensic evidence. If the
victim chooses to report the assault to the police, the test results
will be made available for that investigation.
- Referrals to community
services, counseling and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) and pregnancy prevention will be offered.
Law
Enforcement
The role of police is to thoroughly investigate all sexual assaults that
are reported to them and collect evidence that will lead to the successful
apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator, while at the same time
being sensitive to the victim’s needs.
Important
Telephone Numbers
Advocacy
WomenSafe 24-hour hotline: 388-4205 or 800-388-4205
The Victim Assistance Program 388-7931
Medical
Porter Medical Center 388-7901
Ambulance 911
Middlebury College Students Only
Health Center 443-5135
Campus Security 443-5911
Legal
States Attorney Office 388-7931
Law Enforcement
Emergency
# 911
Bristol Police Dept. 453-2533
Middlebury Police Dept. 388-3191
Vergennes Police Dept. 877-2201
VT State Police 388-4919
Other local Resources
Social and Rehabilitative Services 388-4660
(To Report Child Abuse)
After Hours 1-800-649-5285
Counseling Service of Addison Co. 388-6751
Crisis/Emergency (After Hours) 388-7641
Education
VT Center for Prevention and Treatment of Sexual Abuse 1-802-651-1663
VT Center for Crime Victim Services
Victim Compensation 1-800-750-1213
Victims Assistance Program 1-800-750-1213
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