Variation in rates of sexual assault crisis counsellor usage during forensic examination in California: an observational study.
Alice SerenskaClea C SarnquistGary L DarmstadtPublished in: BMJ open (2023)
SACC accompaniment at SAFEs appears to be low in most California counties, however, limited data accessibility and data discrepancies and inaccuracies (e.g., rates over 100%) prevented reliable determination of SACC accompaniment rates during SAFEs. Substantial improvements in data accuracy and transparency are needed to ensure survivors' adequate access to resources.