Stalking and Sexual Violence: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know
- Date & Time
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April 23, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 11:00AM PT / 12:00PM MT / 1:00PM CT / 2:00PM ET
End time: 12:30PM PT / 1:30PM MT / 2:30PM CT / 3:30PM ET
- Location
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Virtual
- Description
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Sexual violence and stalking are prevalent, traumatic, and dangerous victimizations that often co-occur. When perpetrators of sexual violence stalk, their victims are at greater risk for further violence and require comprehensive safety planning and care that addresses both the sexual violence and the stalking victimization. Healthcare settings are critical alternative access points to the criminal justice system for survivors to disclose and receive care and referrals. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, please join Laci Smith (MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A) and SPARC’s Dana Fleitman as we highlight the intersections of stalking and sexual violence, focusing on similarities, co-occurrence, and strategies to support patients.
- Topic Areas
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Sexual Assault, Stalking
- Target Audiences
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Abuse intervention program staff, Adult Protective Services, Advocacy organization staff, Attorneys/law students (does not include prosecutors), Campus Staff, Child care staff, Child protective services, Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Court Staff, Domestic Violence coalitions/programs, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Elder organization staff (non-governmental), Faith-based organization staff, Government agency staff (vocational rehabilitation, food stamps, TANF), Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Immigrant organization staff (non-governmental), Judges, Law Enforcement, Legal services staff (does not include attorneys), Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Sex offender treatment providers, Sexual Assault Coalitions/Program, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), Substance abuse organization staff, Supervised Visitation, TA organization staff, Transitional Housing, Tribal government/Tribal government agency staff, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/ coordinators)
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