What To Do if You Are Sexually or Physically Assaulted

After an incident of sexual assault or dating/ domestic violence, the victim should strongly consider seeking medical attention as soon as possible at the closest emergency room. In various states in the United States, evidence may be collected even if you choose not to make a report to law enforcement. In all states, victims may seek medical treatment for sexual assault without any associated financial obligation, regardless of their reporting decision. In circumstances of sexual assault, if a complainant does not opt for forensic evidence collection, health care providers still can treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted infection.

Important Information in Preserving Evidence:

  • For victims of sexual assault, do not bathe, douche, smoke, change clothing or clean the bed/ linen area within 120 hours after the incident so that evidence may be preserved.
  • For victims of sexual assault, dating/ domestic violence, save all text messages, instant messages, social networking posts, and other communications. Keep any pictures or copies of other documents.

In the chart below, please find the contact information for the hospitals closest to each campus as well as an indication as to whether or not the hospital offers Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nurse Examiners (SANE/FNE nurse) services. SANE/FNE nurses are trained medical professionals who are sensitive and specialize in the care of crime victims. SANE/FNE nurses are able to collect forensic evidence from the bodies of victims of sexual and domestic assault. They also routinely work with law enforcement to preserve the evidence and may testify in court. If you have difficulty locating the closest hospital with evidence collecting capabilities, contact 9-1-1 and ask for help in locating a hospital with a SANE or FNE nurse. You may also contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network at www.RAINN.org.

Medical Resources

State Hospital Address Telephone Number Forensic Services available for evidence collection?
Delaware
Victims in DE may apply
to DE Victim’s Compensation
Assistance Program for
financial assistance
by calling 302-255-1770
Christiana Care 4755 Ogletown-Stanton
Road, Newark,
DE 19718
302-733-1000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
302-733-4799,
police involvement
not required***
Bayhealth Medical System – Kent General Hospital 640 South State St.,
Dover, DE 19901
302-674-4700 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Bayhealth Medical System – Milford Memorial Hospital 100 Wellness Way,
Milford, DE 19963
302-422-3311 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required*** Please
ask to connect to Kent
General Hospital.
Beebe Medical Center 424 Savannah Rd.,
Lewes, DE 19958
302-645-3300 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
New Jersey Virtua Memorial
Hospital, Mt. Holly
175 Madison Ave.,
Mt.Holly, NJ 08060
609-914-6000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Virtua Marlton 90 Brick Road,
Marlton, NJ 08053
856-355-6000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Lourdes Medical
Center, Willingboro
218 Sunset RD,
Willingboro, NJ
609-835-2900 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Deborah Heart and
Lung Center
Emergency Dept.,
Browns Mills
200 Trenton RD,
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
609-893-6611 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Cooper Health Systems, Camden 1 Cooper Plaza,
Camden, NJ 08103
856-342-2541 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

18 E. Laurel RD,
Stratford, NJ 08084
856-346-6000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Our Lady of Lourdes
Medical Center, Camden
1600 Haddon Ave.,
Camden, NJ 08103
856-757-3500 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Virtua Hospital,
Voorhees
100 Bowman Drive
Voorhees, NJ 08043
856-247-3000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Inspira Medical Center,
Vineland
1505 W. Sherman Ave.
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-641-8000 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Inspira Medical Center,
Woodbury
509 N. Broad St.,
Woodbury, NJ 08096
856-845-0100 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***
Jefferson Washington
Township Hospital
435 Hurffville-Cross
Keys Road,
Turnersville, NJ 08012
856-582-2500 Yes*** Forensic
Nurse Examiners
are on site,
police involvement
not required***