Free 24/7 Hotline: 951-686-7273
Free 24/7 Hotline: 951-686-7273
Free 24/7 Hotline: 951-686-7273
Forensic Exams
The sexual assault forensic exam is performed by a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) nurse who is trained specifically to collect the evidence and to provide medication for the prevention of pregnancy and STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).
Forensic Exams
The sexual assault forensic exam is performed by a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) nurse who is trained specifically to collect the evidence and to provide medication for the prevention of pregnancy and STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).
Forensic Exams
The sexual assault forensic exam is performed by a SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) nurse who is trained specifically to collect the evidence and to provide medication for the prevention of pregnancy and STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases).
What Happens During the Exam?
What Happens During the Exam?
What Happens During the Exam?
1
The SART nurse will ask you to sign a consent form in order to conduct the exam.
The SART nurse will ask you to sign a consent form in order to conduct the exam.
2
The nurse will be asking you specific details of the sexual assault. This may feel embarrassing, but it is important for determining the different charges against the suspect.
The nurse will be asking you specific details of the sexual assault. This may feel embarrassing, but it is important for determining the different charges against the suspect.
3
The clothing worn during the sexual assault may be collected by the police officer. If your clothes are taken while at the hospital, a new change of clothing will be provided by your rape crisis advocate.
The clothing worn during the sexual assault may be collected by the police officer. If your clothes are taken while at the hospital, a new change of clothing will be provided by your rape crisis advocate.
4
You will be asked to provide a urine sample to test for pregnancy and any present rape drugs.
You will be asked to provide a urine sample to test for pregnancy and any present rape drugs.
5
The nurse will collect more evidence. Evidence collection will include:
Fingernail scrapings
Mouth swabs
Hair samples
Detection of fluids left on the skin using a black light
Pelvic exam
Pictures of any bruising
Blood tests for STDs
A baseline HIV test if needed
The nurse will collect more evidence. Evidence collection will include:
Fingernail scrapings
Mouth swabs
Hair samples
Detection of fluids left on the skin using a black light
Pelvic exam
Pictures of any bruising
Blood tests for STDs
A baseline HIV test if needed
6
Medication will be provided for the prevention of STDs and pregnancy, as well as for any injuries.
Medication will be provided for the prevention of STDs and pregnancy, as well as for any injuries.
What Are My Rights?
What Are My Rights?
What Are My Rights?
You have the right to:
Refuse to consent to the exam, or to specific parts of the exam
Ask the nurse to stop or to give you a few minutes for yourself at any time during the exam
Have a rape crisis advocate or support person of your choice in the exam room
Ask questions about any part of the examination
You have the right to:
Refuse to consent to the exam, or to specific parts of the exam
Ask the nurse to stop or to give you a few minutes for yourself at any time during the exam
Have a rape crisis advocate or support person of your choice in the exam room
Ask questions about any part of the examination
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Service Area :
Alberhill, Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Coronita, De Luz, Eastvale, Edgemont, El Cariso, El Cerrito, French Valley, Gavilan Hills, Glen Valley, Good Hope, Highgrove, Home Gardens, Homeland, Juniper Flats, Jurupa Valley, La Cresta, Lake Elsinore, Lake Hills, Lake Mathews, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, March Air Reserve Base, Mead, Valley, Meadowbrook, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta Hot Springs, Norco, Nuevo, Ortega Hills, Pechanga, Perris, Poppet Flats, Riverside, Romoland, San Gorgonio, San Timoteo Canyon, Sun City, Sunnymead, Temecula,Temescal Canyon,Twin Pines, Warm Springs, Whitewater, Wildomar, Winchester, Woodcrest
Free Services
24/7 Hotline & Advocacy
951.686.7273
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
Location
1845 Chicago Avenue, Suite A
Riverside, CA 92507
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the agency or the funding agencies.
Service Area :
Alberhill, Banning, Beaumont, Cabazon, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Cherry Valley, Corona, Coronita, De Luz, Eastvale, Edgemont, El Cariso, El Cerrito, French Valley, Gavilan Hills, Glen Valley, Good Hope, Highgrove, Home Gardens, Homeland, Juniper Flats, Jurupa Valley, La Cresta, Lake Elsinore, Lake Hills, Lake Mathews, Lakeland Village, Lakeview, March Air Reserve Base, Mead, Valley, Meadowbrook, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta Hot Springs, Norco, Nuevo, Ortega Hills, Pechanga, Perris, Poppet Flats, Riverside, Romoland, San Gorgonio, San Timoteo Canyon, Sun City, Sunnymead, Temecula,Temescal Canyon,Twin Pines, Warm Springs, Whitewater, Wildomar, Winchester, Woodcrest
Free Services
24/7 Hotline & Advocacy
951.686.7273
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
Location
1845 Chicago Avenue, Suite A
Riverside, CA 92507
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the agency or the funding agencies.