Where the healing begins.
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Where the healing begins.
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Our mission is to be the most respected and trusted resource for superior medical forensic care, education and research in bringing justice to those impacted by sexual assault.
Who We Are: Since January 1996, the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center has provided specially trained forensic nurses, sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) who provide first response medical care and crisis intervention to sexually assaulted women, children and men 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The effectiveness of the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center is in five areas:
Answers to Your Questions
What does the Word SANE or SANE-A mean? SANE is an acronym for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. A SANE is a registered nurse who has received advance education and training in the care and treatment of people who have been sexually assaulted. Certification as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE-A) in adolescent and adult began in 2002. The Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center has 5 certified SANE-A.
Do I call to make an appointment to see a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center?
No, the SANE appointment is made for you by a law enforcement officer or medical personnel.
Where is the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center located? The Center is located in the medical office building attached to St. Joseph hospital in downtown Fort Wayne at 800 Broadway, Suite 215. The SANE will meet you at the Center.
What can I expect at the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center? Sexual assault patients along with any family members or friends are welcome at the Center which is a secure facility. When arriving at the Center the patient, family and friends will find a comfortable and relaxing waiting room in a private environment.
After arriving at the Center, an interview with a sexual assault response team (SART) will be conducted. The team includes law enforcement who conducts an investigation and provides emergency assistance, a victim advocate who is trained in sexual assault, and the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) who provides a forensic evidentiary examination and medical support. After the interview, the patient and SANE will go to the examination room. All family and friends are welcome to remain in the waiting room.
What can I expect during the examination at the Center? The examination room is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that is not available in local emergency rooms. The examination room and equipment is designed to maintain the maximum level of comfort. The examination normally lasts for 60 minutes; the majority of this time is spent on external examination and forensic evidence collection. After the examination if any clothing is kept as forensic evidence, free clothing is provided.
What can I expect after the examination? At this time, any additional questions will be answered, medications given and follow up, if necessary with the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center will be scheduled along with counseling information and information on STD testing. Within one week a SANE will call to follow up and answer any additional medial questions and follow up assistance.
Do I have to pay for the sexual assault examination? No, the Indiana Victims Sex Crimes fund will pay for the medical –forensic examination and the forensic evidence collection.
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Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center800 Broadway, Suite 215 Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Phone: (260) 425-3333 Emergency: (260) 430-0369 Fax: (260) 425-3334 E-Mail: ftwsatc@comcast.net
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