Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Training

This specialized training prepares Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to work more effectively with Deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors of sexual assault. Topics include communication access, trauma-informed care, interpreter considerations, patient rights, cultural responsiveness, and barriers Deaf survivors may encounter during medical and forensic examinations.

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Interested in our SANE training? Email us at dbhc@chsc.org for more information.

About DBHC

The Deaf Behavioral Health Collaborative (DBHC) is a statewide initiative of the Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) at Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center (CHSC).

Through funding provided by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, DBHC works to improve access to culturally responsive behavioral health care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals across Ohio by providing professional training, community education, consultation, and resource development.

By increasing knowledge of Deaf culture, communication access, and clinical best practices, DBHC helps behavioral health professionals deliver more equitable and effective care to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients.