TAMIU S.A.N.E. Boot Camp 2 Raises Awareness on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has announced its two-day S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Boot Camp 2 beginning Thursday, November 14, 2024 and featuring a panel discussion and mock trial focused on the critical issues of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Students, faculty, and the public are invited to attend and participate in these vital events aimed at educating and fostering discussion. Both events are free and open to the public.
The panel discussion will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the TAMIU Student Center Ballroom.
Participants are invited to join an insightful panel discussion featuring professionals from law enforcement, healthcare, crime labs, legal and advocacy sectors. Panelists will share their experiences and approaches to responding to sexual assault and domestic violence cases. The session will include a Q&A segment, allowing attendees to engage directly with panelists, including a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), to learn more about the critical role of medical professionals in the legal system.
The Mock Trial will follow on Friday, November 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom.
The TAMIU-SANE program, in collaboration with the Webb County District Attorney, will conduct a simulated trial to illustrate the legal processes involved in prosecuting sexual assault and domestic violence cases. This educational mock trial will highlight expert witness testimony from a SANE, providing valuable insights into the complexities of these cases and helping to build a more informed community.
To register for the events, access the link at TAMIU SANE Boot-Camp 2 (Panel & Mock Trial)
S.A.N.E. Boot Camp 2 is generously supported by community partners including Asuntos Comunitarios, the Consulate General of México in Laredo, Casa De Misericordia, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo, and Cynthia García, MSN, RN.
Additional partners include the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the 406th Judicial District Court Judge Oscar J. Hale, the Laredo Crime Lab and Glenda Walker, Ph.D. Local agencies such as the Laredo Medical Center, and the Laredo Police Department are also key contributors, along with Serving Children and Adolescents in Need, TAMIU Student Counseling Services, and TAMIU Office of Compliance.
Support is also provided by Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, TAMIU Police, Voz De Niños, Webb County Sherriff’s Office, and the Webb County District Attorney’s Office
For more information, please contact TAMIU-SANE Program Manager Rosario Benavides at maria.benavides@tamiu.edu, call 956-326-2575, or visit go.tamiu.edu/sane.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under continuation grant number T96HP932498 and title Advanced Nurse Education-Sexual Nurse Assault Examiner Program (TAMIU-SANE Project) for grant amount $ 1.47 million. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
