After a sexual assault, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and don’t know where to turn next. One of the first steps you might want to consider is medical attention. This can appear in many different forms, but they all have one thing in common: peace of mind that your body is physically OKAY and that they can take care of any injuries that may have happened. Your health center, private practice doctor, Planned Parenthood, and the free clinic are all great options to help you start your process of healing through physical examinations. But did you know about another option specific to sexual assault called SANE? What is SANE? Sexual l Assault Nurse Examiners are Certified Nurses that specialize in examinations for those who have experienced sexual assault or rape. They will be able to help with medical, legal, and emotional needs by thoroughly examining the body and collecting medical forensic evidence, as well as recording your personal experience. Why?
When? If possible, directly after the assault DO NOT:
If you have done some of these are or all of these or If it has been some time since the assault, SANE is still there to help and you can still collect evidence and get support and care! Where? Emergency Rooms in Hospitals, including our local Cayuga Medical Center SANE Program. Resources: DNA & Crime Victims: What Victims Need to Know. The National Center for Victims of Crime. 2008. http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/main.aspx?dbID=DB_DNAResourceCenter240
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