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Sexual Assault Response Team

There are many options for seeking help after being sexually assaulted. If you are unsure of what to do, call CASA 24 hour crisis line at (660) 827-5555 or Toll Free at (800) 894-1151 to speak with an advocate.

If you choose to have a S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) forensic exam and would like an advocate to be present, a member of our Sexual Assault Response Team will provide you with the support you need.

To learn more about the assistance that a S.A.R.T. responder can provide, please click below:
S.A.R.T Assistance

Learn more about what occurs during a S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exam, along with other information please click below:
Forensic Exam Information

Sexual Assault Victim Survey

We are asking women and men in Pettis County who have been sexually assaulted about their experiences with medical professionals, crisis center advocates, and members of law enforcement. Your input will assist us in evaluating and improving the services provided to victims of sexual assault in Pettis County. Please answer all questions that are applicable to your experience. This survey is 100% anonymous, and no identifying information will be requested.
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Sexual Assault Response Team S.A.R.T.

With the new federal initiative to expand SANE services and the signing of the SANE Act in 2022, CASA has found the support needed to help advocate and assist victims of sexual violence by reconstructing our SART program. SART stands for Sexual Assault Response Team. SART is comprised of trained advocates and volunteers to assist victims of sexual violence during SANE exams, now required to be provided by all hospitals, with a focus on telehealth and rural, tribal, and underserved communities, as well as being present during police questioning or report filings, and any court appearances the victims may face. Our organization does not limit the definition of “victim”, as we know firsthand, Sexual Violence affects everyone in the community. 2025 was a big year for SART. We have resumed quarterly meetings and have been able to provide an advocate for multiple SART calls from not just our local hospital, but also hospitals from surrounding communities. If you are interested in becoming a member of our SART team or have any questions about SART, please feel free to call 660-827-5559. We would love to speak with you.

Seeking Help

There are many options for seeking help after being raped or sexually assaulted. If you are unsure what to do, please call CASA’s 24/7/365 crisis hotline to speak with an advocate. 1-800-894-1151 or 660-827-5555. CASA can offer survivors the following services:

  • Crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, assistance to meet immediate needs, and resources and referrals;
  • Free professional counseling and support groups;
  • Court advocacy;
  • Emergency room or hospital accompaniment; and
  • Emergency shelter.

If you want to seek medical care after your assault and/or report your assault to law enforcement, please consider the following:

  • You will want to try to preserve crime evidence. Try not to shower, drink, eat, change clothes, use the bathroom or brush your teeth;
  • A forensic or Sexual Assault Nurse Examination (SANE) can be performed. This exam can be done even if you choose not to report the assault to the police. It is important to have this completed as soon as possible after the assault. Medical treatment, STI testing, and emergency contraception can be provided at little to no cost to you; and
  • Traumatic events can cause symptoms that make it difficult to navigate day-to-day life. Counseling or support groups can help reduce these symptoms.