Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual activity that occurs without clear consent from both individuals. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault. No one has the right to have sexual contact with you without your consent. Various forms of sexual assault include:
• Rape. Sexual assault is called rape if penetration has occurred (vaginal, oral, or anal).
• Incest.
• Human sexual trafficking.
• Unwanted touching.
• Sexual harassment.
• Any form of sexual activity that occurs when a person is unable to give consent.
Sexual assault can happen to a person of any age, gender or race. It can be committed by a stranger or by someone you know, and it can include force, threats, or pressure to engage in sexual …show more content…
You can decide whether you want to have evidence collected from your body. You may choose to have evidence collected if it is possible that you will choose to take legal action at a later time. If you choose to have this done, it is best to have it done as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether you want to take legal action, you may be able to ask for the evidence to be held by local authorities until you decide.
You should use a condom with your sexual partner, if this applies, until all of your STI tests are negative. This is usually for 3–6 months after the sexual assault.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
It is important to know your options for the sexual assault exam. You can accept or decline any part of the exam. Your health care provider can answer any questions you have before, during, or after the exam.
During your physical exam, your health care provider may:
• Ask you questions about what happened during the sexual assault.
• Check your body for injuries or areas of pain.
• Collect samples to test for STIs.
• Collect samples from your body for evidence, if you choose to have this done. These samples may …show more content…
○ Blood.
○ Urine.
○ Hair.
○ Material or debris found on or in your body.
• Take photographs for documentation, if you choose to take legal action at a later time. Photographs will not be taken without your consent. If photographs are taken, they will be kept safe, along with other samples collected for evidence.
WHAT TYPES OF MEDICAL TREATMENT SHOUDL I HAVE AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
In addition to performing a physical exam, your health care provider may:
• Offer you emergency birth control (contraception) if you are at risk for pregnancy.
• Prescribe medicines to treat or prevent STIs. You may need to have additional evaluation and testing for STIs over a period of 3–6 months after the assault.
• Give you immunizations. You may need to continue to get immunizations for several months after the assault.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT THAT ARE IMPORTANT AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
You may choose to work with a sexual assault advocate. This person may be able to provide:
• Information about crime victim assistance.
• Information on filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders.
• Emotional
Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual activity that occurs without clear consent from both individuals. Sexual assault is never the victim’s fault. No one has the right to have sexual contact with you without your consent. Various forms of sexual assault include:
• Rape. Sexual assault is called rape if penetration has occurred (vaginal, oral, or anal).
• Incest.
• Human sexual trafficking.
• Unwanted touching.
• Sexual harassment.
• Any form of sexual activity that occurs when a person is unable to give consent.
Sexual assault can happen to a person of any age, gender or race. It can be committed by a stranger or by someone you know, and it can include force, threats, or pressure to engage in sexual …show more content…
You can decide whether you want to have evidence collected from your body. You may choose to have evidence collected if it is possible that you will choose to take legal action at a later time. If you choose to have this done, it is best to have it done as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether you want to take legal action, you may be able to ask for the evidence to be held by local authorities until you decide.
You should use a condom with your sexual partner, if this applies, until all of your STI tests are negative. This is usually for 3–6 months after the sexual assault.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A PHYSICAL EXAM AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
It is important to know your options for the sexual assault exam. You can accept or decline any part of the exam. Your health care provider can answer any questions you have before, during, or after the exam.
During your physical exam, your health care provider may:
• Ask you questions about what happened during the sexual assault.
• Check your body for injuries or areas of pain.
• Collect samples to test for STIs.
• Collect samples from your body for evidence, if you choose to have this done. These samples may …show more content…
○ Blood.
○ Urine.
○ Hair.
○ Material or debris found on or in your body.
• Take photographs for documentation, if you choose to take legal action at a later time. Photographs will not be taken without your consent. If photographs are taken, they will be kept safe, along with other samples collected for evidence.
WHAT TYPES OF MEDICAL TREATMENT SHOUDL I HAVE AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
In addition to performing a physical exam, your health care provider may:
• Offer you emergency birth control (contraception) if you are at risk for pregnancy.
• Prescribe medicines to treat or prevent STIs. You may need to have additional evaluation and testing for STIs over a period of 3–6 months after the assault.
• Give you immunizations. You may need to continue to get immunizations for several months after the assault.
WHAT ARE SOME OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT THAT ARE IMPORTANT AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT?
You may choose to work with a sexual assault advocate. This person may be able to provide:
• Information about crime victim assistance.
• Information on filing Orders for Protection and Harassment Restraining Orders.
• Emotional