SANE Program

Sexual Assault Nursing Examinations

You deserve to feel safe & secure after experiencing sexual assault - you don't have to go through this alone!

Shelterhouse provides free and confidential medical forensic exams to any survivor of sexual assault.


During your sexual assault nurse examination (SANE exam), all of the choices are yours.


Our team of certified and trauma-informed SANE nurses are kind, compassionate, and dedicated to helping you feel safe and secure following sexual assault.

What happens during a SANE exam?

All the choices are yours! Shelterhouse's SANE team can provide the following services, depending on how long has passed since the assault took place:


  • Head-to-toe assessment for injuries
  • Treatment and documentation of injuries
  • Access to medications to prevent pregnancy and STIs
  • Opportunity to have medical questions and concerns addressed
  • Body safety education
  • Advocacy
  • Collection of forensic evidence to be analyzed in a crime lab for law enforcement investigations


If you want to stop the exam at any point, for any reason, we will completely support your decision!


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