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The Torch
Health & Forensic Service Updates

The Alliance is launching an innovative public information campaign this summer to raise widespread awareness about the many comprehensive services available to sexual assault victims throughout New York City. The NYCDOH has certified 19 Emergency Departments as SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) Centers of Excellence. A multimedia campaign is being developed which will spread the message that free, private, compassionate, and victim-centered care is available at these centers. [Read more.]

Factsheets: Hospital Language Assistance Law: Chinese Language

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On September 13, 2006, new communication assistance regulations went into effect for all private and public hospitals throughtout New York State. The new rules are intended to improve your access to health care and protect you from medical harm from communication problems in hospitals. If your ability to communicate in English is limited, or if you are hearing- or vision-impaired, you have a right to free communication assistance...

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Resource Guide
Guide to Survivor Services
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The Resource Guide is a free information service from The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.

If you know of a resource for sexual assault survivors which should be included in the Guide, please tell us about it.


Voices and Faces:
Victoria Sherden
Victoria Sherden, Police Officer
"People think you can't be raped by your own husband or boyfriend. They need to think again."
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