Due to the extent of evidence legally required in cases of sexual assault, a prompt and thorough examination is necessary. The examination will include testing for sexually transmitted diseases, obtaining physical specimens, and establishing risk of pregnancy. The trauma center's protocol requires notification of the Philadelphia Police Department, although this does not mean that the victim must press charges or pursue legal action. The Trauma Center, in conjunction with Women Organized Against Rape, provides counseling services for victims of sexual assault. Off campus services for victims of sexual assault can be obtained from Episcopal Hospital, Front and Lehigh Ave.
Sanctions range from dismissal of charges to disciplinary expulsion.