DV/SART

Domestic violence/Sexual Assault Response Team

DV/SART is a crisis service that provides immediate support, information and advocacy to individuals who have been sexually or physically assaulted within the past 7 days and attend the hospital. Teams of two volunteers will provide, among many things:

  • Emotional support and information at Royal Inland Hospital
  • Information about sexual and physical assault, medical and forensic procedures, reporting options, legal options, and community supports and services
  • Advocacy and support during medical attention and/or the Sexual Assault Forensic Kit
  • Advocacy and support with RCMP
  • Information on follow-up counselling and justice-related services available through KSACC
  • Information and referrals to other community supports and services
  • Information and support to family and other support people who attend with the survivor
Specially trained volunteers are on-call
weeknights 5 pm to 8 am
&
Friday 5 pm to 8 am Monday

*PLEASE NOTE: This program is only accessible through Royal Inland Hospital's Emergency Department (ER). Upon arrival to the ER, survivors need only to mention to the attending nurse that they wish to have a DV/SART support them. It should also be noted that patients can change their mind at any point.

 

The Centre is always looking for more volunteers who are dedicated and passionate about helping people in this situation. If you want to apply to be a volunteer, please complete the application or contact Alix for more information at dvsart@ksacc.ca. 

KSACC wishes to acknowledge the financial support from the city of Kamloops Social Planning Council and the United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo.