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What is a SARC
Sexual Assault Referral Centres are safe locations where victims of sexual assault can receive medical care and counselling, quickly and sympathetically
The police, health services, and other statutory and voluntary agencies work in partnership
to meet victims needs whilst preserving their anonymity.
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Home Office SARCs
Referral centres bring together all of the different legal and medical agencies and departments in one place, which helps both the victims and those investigating the crimes.
At present there are 29 centres operating across England and Wales, with a further nine in development. We've committed to a SARC in every police force area by 2011, which would take the number to at least 43.
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