After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.
During a sexual assault forensic exam, a trained healthcare professional can collect DNA evidence from your body, clothes, and other personal belongings.
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a bacterial or viral infection passed from one person to another through vaginal, anal, or oral contact.
If you decide to report the crime and work with law enforcement, you may be able to access financial compensation from a state agency to help cover some of the costs associated with the crime.
Preserving DNA evidence is a key tool for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes of sexual violence.
The overwhelming backlog of DNA evidence is currently one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting perpetrators of sexual violence.
Understanding how to report and learning more about the experience can take away some of the unknowns and help you feel more prepared.
If you have been recently sexually assaulted and decide to complete a rape kit, you may hear the terms SANE or SART.