Sexual Assault Response Teams
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
