A Tale of Two Cases-A-Tale-Of-Two-Cases-1-1679950137709

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The webinar entitled "A Tale of Two Cases: Lessons Learned as I Moved from Survivor to SANE" discusses the experiences of two sexual assault victims, Karen and Gina. Karen shares her own experience of being raped by her husband and the lack of proper care and support she received in the hospital. Gina, on the other hand, recounts her experience of being sexually assaulted by a stranger in her apartment building and the comprehensive care she received from a trained sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE). <br /><br />Karen emphasizes the importance of having trained healthcare providers, such as SANEs, to conduct forensic exams and collect evidence in a sensitive and professional manner. She highlights the need for proper photo documentation of injuries and ongoing assessment of the patient to ensure accurate evidence collection. <br /><br />Gina's case demonstrates the positive impact of having a SANE conduct the exam, as well as the availability of medications such as emergency contraception and HIV prophylaxis. <br /><br />The webinar also addresses the challenges faced by both victims during the legal process, including testifying in grand jury proceedings and criminal trials. <br /><br />Overall, the webinar underscores the need for standardized care and training for healthcare providers in dealing with sexual assault cases, as well as the importance of ongoing support and advocacy for survivors.

Keywords

webinar

sexual assault victims

SANE

forensic exams

evidence collection

photo documentation

medications

challenges

legal process

ongoing support