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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course
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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:
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We promote the psychological recovery of survivors |
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We provide comprehensive and consistent post
sexual assault medical care including emergency contraception and sexually
transmitted disease prophylaxis.
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We document the forensic evidence of the crime
completely and accurately. |
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We provide superior medical forensics and expert
testimony in the pursuit of justice to those impacted by sexual assault. |
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We facilitate community change by bringing
together multiple service providers to provide comprehensive care to sexual
assault patients. |
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Our History
On January 29, 1996, the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault
Treatment Center opened its doors.
During its first year
in operation, the Center performed 123 forensic
examinations on adults who reported the crime within 96
hours and sought to report to law enforcement.
Since 1996 the Center have achieved great strides in research and treatment of
victims. Our staff has been involved in
accomplishing the following:
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Serving Allen and surrounding counties
Our Center has been recognized and
credentialed by the medical staff of
Lutheran Health Network, St. Joseph
Hospital, and Parkview Hospital as
Forensic Nurse Examiner's with Provider
Privileges to provide the comprehensive
care to the sexual assault patient for
Allen and surrounding counties. |
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Working with legislature Our staff
served on the Governor's Task Force and assisted in the
development of the 1996 Indiana State Protocol for the
Forensic and Medical Examination of Sexual Assault
victims. |
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Emphasizing
education The Center is the leader in
education and training of sexual assault nurse
examiners and the multidisciplinary team. |
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Collaborating with
hospitals The Center works
collaboratively with all local hospitals to implement
a community response plan for victims of sexual
assault. |
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Collaborating with law-enforcement
Our staff is currently assisting with an update of the Indiana State Police Sexual Assault
Evidence Collection Kit. |
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Advocating for children The Center
played an integral role in the development and
implementation of the Child Advocacy Center of Allen
County. The Center directors worked closely with area
law enforcement and justice department on the
development of this new and long overdue service for
child victims of sexual assault. |
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Establishing a
strong foundation Our staff have
spearheaded the establishment of an Indiana Chapter of
the International Association of Forensic Nurses.
Official membership was awarded in June of 2000 and
two of the Center's staff serve on the founding board
of directors in the role of President and Secretary. |
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Leadership
The Center's Chief Nursing Officer served as past
president and vice president on the
Board of Director's of the Indiana Chapter of the
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). |
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Sharing our knowledge
Our staff actively assist communities throughout the
United States in
education concerning Sexual Assault Response Teams,
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, Forensic Evidence
Collection, Date-Rape Drug usage and more. |
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Community Recognition
The Center received the "Hope Award" from the Allen County YWCA
during their 1999 Week Without Violence |
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