This bill mandates that members of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) receive specialized training on how to interact with victims who have developmental disabilities. The current law outlines the responsibilities of the program coordinator, who is appointed by the county prosecutor and oversees the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. Among other duties, the coordinator is tasked with developing a standardized education and training program for SART members, which includes various topics related to sexual assault response.

The new legal language inserted into the existing law specifies that the training program must now include instruction on interacting with victims with developmental disabilities, thereby enhancing the team's ability to provide appropriate support to a vulnerable population. This addition aims to ensure that all victims, regardless of their developmental status, receive compassionate and effective care during the sensitive process of reporting and addressing sexual assault.

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Introduced: 52:4B-52