What do to if you are sexually assaulted.
Client: "They made me feel like if I had family around, which I didn't
and I thank you very much."
If you, or someone you know has been sexually assualted you have 5 days from the time
of the assault to come into the SANE unit to be seen by a sexual assault nurse examiner and receive a medical/forensic exam.
The 5 day window applies to adult victims. For pediatric exams, (child victims 12 years old and younger) there
is a 3 day window for seeking services.
If it is beyond five days since your assault, you are still encouraged
to contact the police and talk about your assault. You can also still receive services from our follow-up clinic as
well as get assistance with referrals. Just call us at 505-883-8020
- If you are in danger, dial 911 for help.
- If you are injured, seek medical care or go to an emergency room.
- Please dial 505-884-SANE (505-884-7263) to dispatch a sexual assault nurse examiner.
- The Rape Crisis Center operates a crisis hotline 24 hours-a-day. Call 266-7711 for information.
- If you wish to report to law enforcement, we can assist you and provide support.
When possible, follow the guidelines below:
- Do
not: eat or drink.
- Do not: take
a shower or wash any part of your body.
- Do not: wash
the clothes you were wearing during the assault.
- Do:
bring the clothes you were wearing to the exam.
