Sexual Assault

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Sexual Assault

IMPORTANT: If you have been sexually assaulted, if possible, do not bathe, shower, change clothes, eat, drink, use mouthwash or brush your teeth, or use the restroom. Doing so could destroy or damage valuable evidence.​ If you have, we can still help you.

We serve ALL genders & gender identities

 

Sexual assault is a crime that occurs when an assailant forces sexual contact upon a person without their consent or on a person who is incapable of providing consent, either due to their age or physical or mental incapacity.

If you or someone close to you is raped, sexually assaulted, stalked, or experiencing sexual harassment, please call our HELPline at 256-716-1000

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CSNA’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is available to provide crisis counseling, emotional support, medical advocacy at the time of the forensic exam and court advocacy. We provide a Sexual Assault Support Group once a week for adult survivors of any gender. 

If you are interested in learning more about our sexual assault services contact our HELPline at 256-716-1000 and ask to speak to a Sexual Assault Response Advocate.

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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator and Advocates respond to concerns about sexual assault:

  • Whether it is recent or in the past

  • If the person wishes to prosecute or not

  • If the person seeking help is the victim, a family member, or someone close to the victim

  • Our advocate will be there for you at the time you make your police report and undergo the rape exam

  • With your consent, our advocate will speak with any family member or friend accompanying you and help them to understand some of the ways this experience may affect you

  • Our advocate will provide you an information packet to answer many questions you may have about the legal process, medical issues, and your feelings after a sexual assault

  • Our Sexual Assault Response Coordinator will be available to meet with you and/or your family or persons close to you to discuss your concerns

CSNA’s Forensic Nurse Examiner (FNE) Program is available to provide examinations for victims of sexual assault.  Examinations are conducted primarily at CSNA in a private, confidential examination room on a 24/7 basis. If a patient is admitted to a hospital the nurse will make arrangements to conduct the examination at that location.