The purpose of this training manual is to assist sexual assault advocates at rape crisis centers, as well as other service providers in understanding victim-centered advocacy.
DISCLAIMER While we strive to keep our training materials up to date, Texas laws regarding sexual assault and crime victims’ rights change periodically. Therefore, our Sexual Assault Advocate Training Manual may not reflect recent legislative changes. For this reason, we recommend reviewing the following statutes for updated information surrounding sexual assault advocacy and victims’ rights:
Victims’ rights during a forensic exam or law enforcement interview:
· Right to a Sexual Assault Program Advocate
· Right to a Forensic Medical Examination
Rights of crime victims:
· Code of Criminal Procedure: Chapter 56A Rights of Crime Victims
Confidentiality protections and exceptions for survivors receiving support from a sexual assault program:
· Confidential Communication between a sexual assault program and a survivor
To look up or review additional laws related to victim rights or sexual assault, please refer to the Texas Constitution and Statutes website: https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at advocacy@taasa.org.
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