ABOUT CALSAFE

GUIDING PRINCIPALS

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TRAUMA-INFORMED PATIENT CARE

The emotional needs of the patient
are the forefront of patient care.

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EVIDENCE BASED

Sexual assault forensic medical exams are based on valid and current scientific research published in peer-reviewed journals.

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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM MEMBER

Participation with law enforcement officers, criminalists, prosecutors, and victim advocates on local intervention teams ensures a coordinated response.

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STATE & LOCAL PARTNER

Collaboration with state associations and state and local agencies is key to successful intervention approaches and strategies.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our team has led, scaled and delivered training and technical assistance to developing and existing examination teams to advance the field of sexual assault forensic medicine and nursing.

Malinda Wheeler

President
Orange County

Yvonne Bennett

Secretary
Riverside County

Sarah Cooper

Board Member
Kern County

Angela Vickers

Board Member
Sacramento County

Sally Wilson

Board Member
Los Angeles County

Hillary Larkin

Vice President
Alameda County

Michelle Shores

Immediate Past President
San Diego County

Gina D'Aquilla

Board Member
Ventura County

Kim Walker

Board Member
Santa Clara, Santa Cruz County

Jaqueline Winters-Hall

Board Member
Butte, Glen County

Kari Cordero

Treasurer
Napa, Marin, Solano County

Jessica Marques

Membership Director
San Francisco County

Jessica Thayer

Board Member
San Francisco County

Denise Wheeler

Board Member
Siskiyou County

Elizabeth Tighe

Alternate Board Member
Los Angeles County

SUPPORT TEAM

Joy Hardt

Communications
Director

Destine Teves Borrego

Legislative Committee Navigator

Willim M. Green

Technical
Advisor

Marilyn Peterson