A SANE exam (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exam)—often referred to as a "sexual assault forensic exam" or "rape kit"—is a specialized medical-forensic evaluation performed by a Registered Nurse who has undergone advanced clinical and forensic training to care for survivors of sexual assault and trauma.
The primary goals of a SANE exam are twofold: immediate medical care and psychological support for the patient, and trauma-informed evidence collection should the patient choose to involve law enforcement or preserve evidence for the future.
SANE exams can be lengthy and require collecting the patient’s clothing for evidence, leaving them in an exceptionally vulnerable position. The Bravery Alliance delivers care bags directly to New Hampshire emergency departments for SANE nurses to share with their patients.
These care bags offer immediate comfort and practical support, including fresh clothing, personal hygiene essentials, a warm blanket, a personal safety alarm, and a card linking them directly to local resources.
Consider donating today to help keep New Hampshire emergency departments stocked for the months and years to come.
The primary goals of a SANE exam are twofold: immediate medical care and psychological support for the patient, and trauma-informed evidence collection should the patient choose to involve law enforcement or preserve evidence for the future.
SANE exams can be lengthy and require collecting the patient’s clothing for evidence, leaving them in an exceptionally vulnerable position. The Bravery Alliance delivers care bags directly to New Hampshire emergency departments for SANE nurses to share with their patients.
These care bags offer immediate comfort and practical support, including fresh clothing, personal hygiene essentials, a warm blanket, a personal safety alarm, and a card linking them directly to local resources.
Consider donating today to help keep New Hampshire emergency departments stocked for the months and years to come.