Most of the general public have never heard the term “SANE” before. For those who have, the vast majority were, at some point, undeserving victims of sexual violence. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, ...
There's a nationwide shortage of nurses who can provide sexual assault care. A recent UT Arlington study found rural nurses ...
The U.S. is facing a critical shortage of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), specially trained nurses who conduct forensic exams (rape kits) for assault survivors. The shortage is due to factors ...
Survivors of sexual assault in rural communities often struggle to access specialized care. New research from The University of Texas at Arlington helps explain why. Nurses in these areas face ...
When a survivor of sexual assault seeks help at a hospital, every minute counts — for both healing and justice. Yet, out of 48 hospital emergency departments in Maryland, only half have forensic ...
If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual violence, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), visit the lifeline crisis ...