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After experiencing a sexual assault, you have the choice to undergo a Medical Forensic Exam (MFE), also known as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) forensic exam. Choosing to have a Medical Forensic Exam does not require you to formally report anything to law enforcement or participate in a law enforcement investigation.

You can obtain an MFE or SANE forensic exam at the DU 健康 & 咨询中心 on campus with same-day access weekdays from 8 a.m. 到2点.m. 在这些时间之外, the 澳门威尼斯人官网 has a Memorandum of Understanding with one program providing MFEs in the Denver Metro area — 丹佛健康 Center. More information on reporting to this hospital can be found below.

CAPE can help explain the process and support any DU community member with the MFE process. This includes making arrangements for transportation to and from the hospital, if necessary. During normal business hours, contact the Director of CAPE at 303-871-3853 or present to the 健康 & 咨询中心 in the Asbury Building at 1981 S. 大学大街. After hours, contact the Counselor on Call at 303-871-2205 or 蓝色的长椅上, a community-based advocacy organization serving survivors of sexual assault. Their 24-hour hotline is 303-322-7273.

 

What Is a Medical Forensic Exam?

A Medical Forensic Exam (MFE) is performed by a specially trained, registered Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE). It is tailored to provide survivors of sexual assault with trauma-informed medical treatment, and to collect forensic evidence in the event a survivor chooses to report to law enforcement. Typical exams last anyw在这里 from two to six hours. 如果你选择了MFE， you have the right to decline any part of the exam and to go at a pace that feels comfortable to you. 标准mfe包括:

  • A complete discussion about medical history
  • 彻底体检
  • 证据收集
  • Photographs of any injuries sustained during the assault
  • Details about the assault to better inform evidence collection and medical treatment
  • Treatment for possible sexually transmitted infections
  • Pregnancy prevention, if applicable
  • MFE报告选项

    在科罗拉多州, if you are an adult and choose to undergo an MFE, you have three reporting options:

    1. 匿名报告 – You can choose to undergo an MFE but not to participate in the criminal justice process by filing an anonymous report. This allows for evidence storage only, and no identifying information will be provided to law enforcement.
       
    2. 医学报告 – You can choose to undergo an MFE but not to participate in the criminal justice process by filing a medical report. This leaves you the option to have the evidence tested. Your name and other identifying information will be shared with law enforcement, but no investigation will be initiated.
       
    3. 执法报告 – You can choose to obtain an MFE and to participate in the criminal justice process by filing a law enforcement report. You will be given the opportunity to meet with a police officer at the hospital.


    Survivors are not charged for the cost of MFEs, but could incur expenses related to treatment of injuries. CAPE is available to talk through any financial questions or concerns.

  • 证据保全

    These steps may assist in the preservation of evidence when preparing for a Medical Forensic Exam:

    • 避免洗澡/淋浴
    • 避免冲洗
    • If you can, wait to use the restroom until the hospital can take a urine sample
    • 避免换衣服
    • 避免梳头
    • Avoid cleaning up the area w在这里 the assault occurred
    • Place any clothing or bedding present during the assault in a brown paper bag (available from CAPE) and take it with you to the hospital


    It is recommended to avoid these above activities after experiencing a sexual assault. It is okay if you have done any of these activities; you can still have an exam.

  • MFE交通选择

    The 澳门威尼斯人官网 (DU) will assist with transportation when students are seeking MFE services at either DU's 健康 & 咨询中心 or 丹佛健康.


    公共交通

    • Find RTD schedules and trip planner schedules and routes 在这里.
    • This option is free for full-time enrolled students with a DU-issued RTD pass.


    交通报销

    • Survivors can apply for financial assistance through the CAPE Survivor Fund to cover costs of transportation when seeking an MFE. 联络CAPE: cape@315gdc.com or 303-871-3853 for more information. Speak with your advocate for more information. 
  • 丹佛健康MFE项目

    To receive a Medical Forensic Exam at 丹佛健康, present to the emergency room and inform the front desk that you are seeking an MFE or SANE exam. 他们是全天候开放的.

    丹佛健康
    班诺克街777号
    丹佛，CO 80204
    303-602-8100