Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission on Sexual & Domestic Violence

What Healthcare Workers Can Do

“It's hard talking to practitioners who don't understand how sexual assault makes medical procedures re-traumatizing.” —survivor

Picture of blue berries with small red stems, nestled on bright green leaves.

Salal berries were considered a significant food resource for Coast Salish peoples. Its leaves were used for medicine.

Healthcare workers can be a lifeline for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Learn more from FUTURES without Violence.