...we need a 24 hour rape crisis counsellor. A rape crisis counsellor is experienced at supporting victims - who are often in shock - and capable of helping her - or him - ...In addition, we need Ranger training to support their ability to follow up with camps - not just on doing proper searches et...

As to rape kits on the playa-- there has been a great resistance to having them on the playa. It's not a fair representation to say there has been "resistance" to having rape kits on playa since that implies that the Burning Man organization itself is resisting the concept, which is untrue. It isn'...

Dearest rblackraven, We need to bring rape kits to the playa. I'll be looking into it. I'll post what I find out. We may have to have a fundraiser if necessary. Can anyone tell me where the Dr's and nurses come from? Local hospitals? I'm going to call around tomorrow to get as much info as I can. T...

I am puzzled why an advocate wasn't called since the rangers were involved and law enforcement. Part of the protocol is when there is a sexual assault or a domestic violence incident reported to the rangers, and ESD advocate is supposed to be paged to the scene as well. It would be speculation to s...

You're correct, ESD sexual assault specialists do accompany victims when dealing with law enforcement and their initial investigation on playa, as well as coordinating with the Sexual Assault Response Team in Reno for the forensic exam. Since they're sexual assault specialists and not layperson vol...

I believe there are efforts through ESD volunteers that can accompany victims to Reno for the rape kit exam and who would then be able to bring the person back to the playa when it was completed. Perhaps more education is needed by ESD to make sure victims are aware of their options and choices so ...

Rachel, I'm so very sorry to hear about your daughters experience at this year's event. Part of my responsibility as the Operations Chief of the Emergency Services Department at Burning Man includes managing the Mental Health Branch, which includes sexual assault response specialists. Unfortunately ...