Abstract:National epidemiological data indicate that nearly 4 in 10 victims of recent sexual assaults have physical, cognitive/developmental, or mental health disabilities, which can make navigating postassault help seeking more challenging. To streamline services, many communities have created sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) programs for comprehensive health care, crisis intervention, medical forensic evidence collection, victim advocacy, and legal referrals. SANE programs are recommended as the national best pra… Show more
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