About Sexual Assault Network of Delaware (SAND):

Sexual Assault Network of Delaware (SAND) is the sexual assault victim advocacy coalition for state of Delaware. SAND represents a group of interdisciplinary and diverse professionals including law enforcement, healthcare professionals, community leaders, victim service providers, victim advocates, and survivors

Mission:

The mission of the SAND is to raise awareness of the problem of sexual assault in Delaware in all its forms. This includes, but is not limited to: sexual assault/violence, incest, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual exploitation such as human trafficking and the international sex trade. Through advocacy, training and education, SAND works to provide a continuum of effective services for survivors, identify service gaps and improve standards of care and intervention. SAND also works to reduce the prevalence of sexual violence state-wide through research and prevention efforts.

**Updated as of 08/26/2020**

Membership is open to any entity that has contact with sexual assault victims or provides service related to sexual assault. To become a member of SAND, an agency or individual contacts the SAND Chair and/or Coordinator to request to join. Members will endorse the mission of SAND. For more information: http://www.contactlifeline.org/sand or email at sand@contactlifeline.org

**Updated as of 08/26/2020**