If you are sexually assaulted

If you, or someone you know, has been sexually assaulted, you have 5 days from the time of the assault to be seen by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. To receive a medical/forensic exam, the 5-day window applies to adult victims. Call (505)-884-7263 to speak with a nurse.

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Gracias al BCBSM (Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico) y United Way, tenemos servicios en Español las 24 horas del día, siete días a la semana para nuestros pacientes. Si eres víctima de abuso sexual o abuso doméstico, tenemos ayuda para ti. Habla (505)-884-7263 para hablar con una enfermera.

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For pediatric exams (child victims 12 years old and younger), there is a 3-day window for collecting forensic evidence. If it has been more than 5 days since your assault, you are still eligible for other services at SANE.

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The nurse examiner will offer you limited services, such as STI prophylaxis or pregnancy testing. You can still receive resources from our follow-up clinic if it has been more than 5+ days since your assault. You will also receive assistance with referrals to services like case management, counseling, restraining orders, etc. You must be sober at the time of your visit in order to consent for services.

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Our SANEs are LGBTQ+ friendly and have experience serving patients experiencing homelessness, substance dependency, and mental illness. Our SANEs are also sex worker friendly and practice trauma-informed care.

 

At the time of your exam, you will be given the option to contact the police about your assault: this is not required. Albuquerque SANE is committed to creating a safe, compassionate environment for victims, and we will not force you to cooperate with police: however, SANEs are mandated reporters for child sexual abuse.

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We proudly partner with the Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico; they provide advocates who accompany patients during their medical forensic exam and provide follow-up care and resources.