
Altru Health System provides sensitive health care and treatment to victims of sexual assault and rape. A sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) is available 24 hours a day.
If you have been sexually assaulted or raped, you have experienced a serious personal trauma. Whatever the circumstances, you did not deserve it. It is not your fault. You do not have to cope alone. We are here to support you.
Although every sexual assault victim has the right to report the crime, not all choose to do so. Regardless of whether it’s reported to law enforcement, all victims have the right to crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, medical care and legal services.
If you have been the victim of sexual assault, call 911 or visit Altru’s Emergency Room immediately to receive medical care.
A sexual assault nurse examiner is a registered nurse with special education and training surrounding the care of people who have experienced sexual and family violence. The nurse offers information and support needed to make personal choices about health care following rape, sexual assault or family violence.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away. Do not destroy the evidence of a sexual assault:
A sexual assault nurse examiner can evaluate a victim whose assault has occurred within the previous 96 hours (four days).
During a sexual assault exam, the nurse will:
Throughout the process, you will be told exactly what will be done and why. All of your information will be kept private. During your exam, you can ask questions or refuse any part of the process. You can ask to have someone with you, including a friend, family member or other medical advocate.
Violence is a major public health problem. Understanding it is the first step toward intervention.
Altru’s sexual assault nurse examiners are available to visit schools and community groups to educate students and adults about:
For more information on education options, contact Altru’s Emergency Medical Services at 701.780.1820.
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