Governor Greg Abbott announced the release of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force's third Biennial Report, which includes policy recommendations for the 89th Legislative Session. The report covers the launch of a Forensic Nursing Coaching Pilot Program and webinars on trauma-informed approaches, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
"By actively engaging in crime prevention, prosecution, advocacy, and victim support, Texas is working tirelessly to protect the right of all Texans to live safely and securely." The Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force has released its third Biennial Report, which includes ten policy recommendations for the upcoming legislative session. These include extending the right to terminate a lease for survivors of sexual assault outside their homes and increasing trauma-informed training for emergency medical professionals, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
The Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force in Texas is recommending several changes to improve the response to sexual assault. These include extending the certification period for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, requiring more detailed reporting from Sexual Assault Response Teams, and tightening laws on offender accountability. Recommendations also include restricting job opportunities for registered sex offenders and allowing evidence of other offenses in certain cases. These changes aim to better protect victims and hold offenders accountable, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
