Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

If You Are A Victim of Rape or Sexual Assault

• Go to a safe place.
• Do not wash or douche. Do not eat or drink anything if oral sex was involved. Do not remove, touch or destroy any article which may be evidence, including clothing.
• Call the police by dialing 911 or get to the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Unit or nearest hospital emergency room.
• Explain that you have been sexually assaulted and need to be examined.
• Request an advocate from The Safe Center LI to accompany you through your stay at the hospital by calling the hotline 516-542-0404.
• You should request a test for pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis, and HIV.
• Consider whether you need safe housing.
• Seek out assistance and help from family members or friends whom you trust.
• Consider making a police report if you have not already made one.
• Get confidential counseling from a qualified trauma counselor to help you deal with your experience by calling 516-542-0404.