An Evaluation of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Initiative

This is a grant funded report on the Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Initiative by the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. The Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy (SAVA) Initiative was created to address the growing need to provide a victim-centered approach in the handling of the backlogged rape kits in Cuyahoga County. We evaluate whether safeguards are adequately put in place to ensure victim’s preferences are known, safety is not compromised, privacy is protected, services are available to all, and participation is voluntary.