What is SANE?

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a
sub-specialty of a registered nurse.

What SANE Does...

• Provides private, confidential treatment
  regardless of race, age, gender or
  sexual orientation
• Conducts a medical examination with written documentation,
  photo documentation and evidence collection
• Provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy prevention
• Assists victims in filing sexual assault reports with appropriate law enforcement
• Promotes post-assault treatment by providing information on Mental Health Resources and counseling availability, and other local support networks
• We can provide services without a police report (this does not include child abuse, disabled victims, or elder abuse).

What is SANE?

The goal of the sexual assault nurse examiner program is to provide free coordinated, timely, comprehensive and compassionate care to pediatric and adult victims of sexual assault. The SANE program is available 24 hours a day and provides an environment that is patient focused. A protocol for treatment of the sexual assault patient is followed under the medical director and the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) standards of practice. The SANE program nurses work collaboratively with police, prosecutors, child protective services and community advocacy services to provide optimal and coordinated care.

Care provided can include, as appropriate:

• SANE examination
• Referrals
• Emergency contraception
• STI prophylactic treatment
• Expert witness
• Educational presentations

The New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs, Inc. has contracted with Roosevelt General Hospital to provide SANE services. Sexual assault can be recognized as a non-emergent situation so our services can be and are provided outside the emergency room setting.

Trained SANE nurses are able to give expert and knowledgeable testimony aiding in the prosecution and court processes.

SANE provides a safe, confidential, compassionate and sensitive environment. It is the first step a victim initiates in the healing process following this traumatic experience.

SANE is part of a multidisciplinary team that facilitates the collaborative works of many community agencies and services such as: Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office and Victim Impact Program; Adult Protective Services; Children, Youth & Families; Clovis/Portales PD; Curry/Roosevelt Co. Sheriff’s Dept.; New Mexico State Police; Cannon Air Force Base; ENMU Campus PD; Mental Health Resources; Emergency Medical Services; Chaplains; Medical Providers; and Pharmacies.