Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations

Program goal(s) name: Improve quality of and accessibility to trained sexual assault examiners.

Program goal(s) description: Establish or expand SANE/SAFE programs to provide trauma-informed medical forensic examinations and victim services in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital, community, campus, correctional, law enforcement-based programs).

Program objective(s) name: Support Victims of Crime

Program objective(s) description: Hire qualified SANE professionals to provide services to victims of sexual assault; Increase the availability of SANE exams for sexual assault victims including through innovative service delivery models (e.g., telehealth, mobile health units); improve coordination between law enforcement agencies, healthcare facilities, and victim advocates to provide a comprehensive response for sexual assault survivors.

Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General (for science offices, would be the Director of the applicable Office), successful applicants are notified via the JustGrants System. One copy of the grant award must be signed by the authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs within 45 days of award date. For further information, please see https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/ii-preaward-requirements.