Welcome to the
VSS SANE Unit
(Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
The VSS SANE Unit serves both sexual assault victims and domestic violence victims by providing immediate, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive medical treatment and forensic evaluation by nurse experts. We provide care in an empowering setting that addresses the emotional and medical needs of both victims of sexual assault and victims of domestic violence care.
All care is comprehensive, timely and patient centered. Our services are always confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day..
Services Provided
Triage and Intake
Medical/Forensic History
Medical Exam – head to toe
Forensic Exam (sexual assault evidence kit)
Forensic Photography
Pregnancy Prevention
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Prevention
Referrals
Follow-up services
Testimony