SANEs offer privacy, dignity, and convenience to sexual assault victims. Most victims avoid emergency rooms eliminating lengthy waiting. A report of the incident is given only once with the nurse, police officer, and an advocate present. The police officer will leave after the interview, allowing privacy during the actual examination. Victims are treated for sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy.
Pregnancy tests are also available.
Explicit verbal and written instructions about follow-up testing to monitor STD status will be given. These services are free of charge.