After a sexual assault, many people feel they have lost control of their lives. They may feel that going to the hospital or the police will take even more of their control away.

Beacon Center is proud to be a member of two sexual assault response teams, the Watertown Area Sexual Assault Response Team and Deuel County Sexual Assault Response Team. These specialized groups put survivors’ needs and wishes first. That means that all of us — nurses, advocates and law enforcement — are committed to giving you, your family and friends the help you need to reclaim your life and start healing.

For some people, healing begins by getting compassionate medical care. For others, it means reporting the crime to police. Others may just need someone to talk to in the middle of the night.

Whatever you decide is best for you, we’re here to help.

Watertown Area Sexual Assault Response Team

Established 2012

Team Members

Beacon Center

Clark County Sherriff’s Office

Clark County State’s Attorney Office

Codington County Sheriff’s Office

Codington County State’s Attorney Office

Hamlin County State’s Attorney Office

Hamlin Sherriff’s Office

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

SD Division of Criminal Investigation

Watertown Police Department

Deuel County Sexual Assault Response Team

Established 2015

Teams Members

Beacon Center

Deuel County Sheriff’s Office

Deuel County State’s Attorney Office

Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center

SD Division of Criminal Investigation