DVSAC Is Offering Virtual Multidisciplinary Training on Sexual Assault

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DVSAC Is Offering Virtual Multidisciplinary Training on Sexual Assault

The VI Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Council (DVSAC) has opened registration for an upcoming virtual Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) and Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) training that will be held in July.

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