During a sexual assault forensic exam, a trained healthcare professional can collect DNA evidence from your body, clothes, and other personal belongings.
Understanding how to report and learning more about the experience can take away some of the unknowns and help you feel more prepared.
Preserving DNA evidence is a key tool for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes of sexual violence.
After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.