Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is a coalition of 19 public and private community agencies that serve victims of sexual assault. Trained Interview Specialists from CALM, CWS and law enforcement conduct forensic interviews. Medical-legal exams, when authorized by law enforcement and within 72 hours of the assault, are performed by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners on victims 14 years and older, and by pediatricians on victims younger than fourteen. Treatment options include pregnancy prevention, STD prophylaxis and follow-up examinations. HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is available to victims who have had high-risk exposures related to their assault. Victims are accompanied by, and receive continued support from, Rape Crisis Center advocates and counselors. Referrals are made to the Victim Witness Assistance Program to support the victim throughout the criminal justice proceedings. The first steps to take in assisting victims of sexual assault are to call the appropriate law enforcement agency (based on the jurisdiction of the crime), and to call a Rape Crisis Center to support the victim.

Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center 564-3696
Lompoc Rape Crisis Center 736-7273
Santa Maria Rape Crisis Center 928-3554

For more information contact:

300 San Antonio Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 682-0702