The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Sexual Assault Training Program (SATP) Certification ensures that sexual assault programs provide high-quality training to staff and volunteers who work with victims and survivors of sexual assault.
The OAG SATP Certification confirms that a sexual assault program’s training meets state standards, so staff and volunteers are prepared to provide required services to survivors, such as:
- 24 – hour crisis hotline
- Crisis intervention
- Public education
- Advocacy
- Accompaniment to hospitals, courts, and law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices
Note: The OAG does not provide the training. This certification is only to approve the program’s training.
For complete details on the application process, eligibility, and required documentation, please refer to the SATP Certification Guide.
Eligibility
To get certified, a sexual assault program must:
- Run a training program that meets the rules in the SATP Certification Guide
- Send in a full application with all required documents
- Be a current Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services (SAPCS)-State grantee (receives SAPCS-State grant money), or fill out a Provision of Minimum Services Form if they do not get that funding
If a program does not yet meet the minimum services standard, they should contact the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, Advocacy and Systems Response Team at [email protected].
How to Apply or Renew
There is no cost to apply. To apply for a new certification or to renew, follow these steps:
- Read the OAG SATP Certification Guide.
- Send in the completed SATP Certification Application.
- If your program is not a current SAPCS-State grantee, send in the Provision of Minimum Services Form.
- Send in a training agenda that follows the instructions in the SATP Certification Guide.
Once a program is approved, the certification lasts for two years.
Questions?
If your organization wants to apply or has questions about the SATP Certification, contact us.