University of El Salvador and Rotaract open a free program for survivors of sexual violence
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A new comprehensive, free program for survivors of sexual violence will operate at the Valencia Regional Health Center of the University of El Salvador's (UES) School of Medicine. The initiative is led by the Rotaract Maquilishuat club, with the Rotary Club of Stockton, California, as sponsor. It will offer medical and psychological care, with an emphasis on suicide prevention. Outlets report different coverage targets, so we have left them out.
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