Sexual assault survivors get skilled assistance in Jackson County

Survivors of sexual assault will soon have an easier time receiving assistance in Jackson County.
The Center for Domestic Peace and Harris Regional have joined forces to bring specially skilled nurses to the county to assist survivors of sexual assault, which proponents say will help victims and also may prove useful in court. Currently, survivors are required to travel out of county for a forensic rape exam creating a financial burden for victims. Having services locally can eliminate that, officials said.
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