What is a SAPA?
SAPA's are Sexual Abuse Peer Advisors. Each SAPA has
completed a 22 hour training course to learn all the information necessary to
being a good resource to survivors of sexual abuse. The content of the course
includes crisis intervention training, medical issues, police procedures and
medical evidence collection, understanding the COS (committee on standards),
personal safety, and other issues.
How do I find out who is a
SAPA?
The complete list of SAPAS, which is updated every
term, is listed on the "sexual abuse peer advisor" bulletin. The list is
updated every term as students go on and off according to their D
Plan.
How do I contact a SAPA?
By blitz, phone or in person (each SAPA indicates their
preferences on their blitz bio on the bulletin). Contacting a SAPA is
confidential! They are required to report to the Coordinator of the Sexual
Abuse Awareness Program but can do so anonymously, without names or any other
identifying information included.
What can a SAPA do for
me?
They can help answer any question you might have about
how to deal with sexual abuse you (or a friend or loved one) have experienced,
and can offer assistance, support and information should you decide to report
to any authority. They are trained to listen, to care, and to help in any way
they are needed by survivors of sexual abuse and relationship
violence.
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