We opened our doors in October of 1996 to serve
victims of sexual assault in the greater Albuquerque area. The Collaborative was founded with the participation of the
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, multiple law enforcement agencies, rape crisis center, district attorneys
office, advocates and local hopsitals. It was the desire of these organizations to provide victims of sexual assault
prompt and appropriate care. The Program provides support and treatment for a sexual assault victim in a calm,
quiet and safe setting.
In February 0f 2010 we began offering a similar medical/forensic exam to victims of domestic violence.
Visits to the emergency department are not necessary prior to visiting SANE however, the nurse examiner might determine that
injuries are serious enough to justify a visit to the emergency department and will make a referral.
Program Goals
- To protect the sexual assault or domestic violence
victim from further harm.
- To provide treatment for sexually
transmitted infections.
- To evaluate pregnancy risk and offer
prevention.
- To assess, document and provide care for injuries.
- To appropriately refer victims for immediate and follow up counseling and medical care.
- To provide timely, thorough and professional forensic evidence collection, documentation,
and preservation.
- To photo document injuries
- To provide testimony in a court of law if needed.
- To provide follow up care, education and resource referral.
For emergency SANE response or to schedule a medical/forensic
examination
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505-884-7263
service for
Albuquerque and surrounding areas
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Albuquerque SANE Collaborative * 625 Silver Ave., SW * Albuquerque, NM 87102
