The purpose of the specialized training and technical assistance for sexual assault victim response program is to provide training and technical assistance on sexual violence to community-based victim…

The purpose of the specialized training and technical assistance for sexual assault victim response program is to provide training and technical assistance on sexual violence to community-based victim services providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, medical staff, and other professionals and to provide financial support for sexual assault victim advocates to attend the national sexual assault conference to receive vital training. Respect together is a nonprofit organization working at the state and national levels to respond to and end sexual violence. The first national sexual assault conference was held in 2005 with valorus joining as a partner in 2007. Nsac provides an opportunity for learning and sharing new and diverse strategies and practices for responding to all forms of sexual violence. With this FY 2024 OVW cooperative agreement, respect together in partnership with valorus will: 1) support the attendance of sexual assault advocates serving under- and UN-served communities through the provision of scholarships (airfare and lodging) and 2) support the attendance of sexual assault service providers from the U. S. Territories through the provision of scholarships (airfare and lodging).