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Ellis County DA outlines plan to expand sexual assault response team and establish in‑county SANE program
Summary
County and District Attorney Lindy Beatty told commissioners the county receives about 25–30 adult sexual‑assault reports annually; her office and partners aim to expand SART membership, train advocates and establish an in‑county SANE nurse program by spring to improve evidence collection and victim services.
County and District Attorney Lindy Beatty presented the biannual sexual assault response team (SART) report, telling commissioners the county typically receives about 25–30 adult sexual‑assault reports per year and that low reporting is likely due in part to victims declining to cooperate after initial reports.
Beatty said the SART's priorities include increasing public…
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