If you can, take a change of clothes with you. The clothes you were wearing during the assault will be kept for evidence. A sexual assault exam must be performed within 72 hours of the attack for reasons similar to dusting for fingerprints if your house is burglarized. Provide medication to prevent some sexually transmitted diseases. A Call Rape volunteer, called an Advocate, will stay in the room with you during the exam to support you and answer your questions.
Male advocates are available for male victims, family members, and friends who are at the exam site.
Routine evidence collection and medications provided during the exam are paid for. You will be billed for any additional medical care such as stitches, casts for broken bones, x-rays, etc. If you are reporting within 72 hours, you can apply to the Victims Compensation Board to have those expenses paid for. If you choose not to report, you should see your private doctor or clinic to check for injury, and be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. If you do not have access to medical care, contact Call Rape, and we can try to assist you.