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Philadelphia health department takes over management of sexual assault response center from Drexel University
Philadelphia’s Sexual Assault Response Center (PSARC), previously managed by Drexel University since 2011, is now operated by the city’s Department of Public Health. The transition addresses staffing and funding challenges amid rising demand for sexual assault care, with $300,000 allocated in the 2027 budget for the center’s operations.
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