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According to RAINN, DNA evidence from a sexual assault can be collected from your body, clothing, or belongings. A forensic exam, or "rape kit," preserves evidence and offers medical care.
According to End The Backlog, a forensic exam preserves evidence in a sexual assault evidence collection kit, often called a rape kit. If the survivor reports the assault, the evidence can be a powerful tool in bringing the perpetrator to justice.
Every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. In the aftermath of a sexual assault, a survivor may choose to undergo a forensic medical examination to collect any evidence left behind in the assault.
A doctor or nurse will conduct the four-to-six-hour examination, and
The exam typically takes four to six hours, depending on the survivor's needs and circumstances. It is performed by specially trained professionals called Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFEs) or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs). These experts are trained to conduct the exam with sensitivity and dignity,
No, penetration is not required for a forensic examination. After any form of sexual violence, a victim can request a forensic examination.
Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) has a website page devoted to this information. Click HERE for the website.
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