Medical Care
The names of the nurses that perform FREs
What is a SANE? (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)
What is the address for the Safety Collaborative?
300 East Hunting Park Avenue
Why was the Safety Collaborative created?
To alleviate the stress of going to multiple different places for reporting, FRE, medical care, etc.
Who are the PSARC Advocates at WOAR?
Brittney and Katie :)
Name the three steps of an FRE
1. Interview 2. Evidence Collection 3. Medical Care
Special Victims Unit
What does medical advocacy look like?
Providing information, being supportive, letting V/S make their own decisions, being physically there
Why does the nurse interview the V/S before their FRE?
To determine what medical care is appropriate for them
How long does a V/S have to get a FRE?
up to 5 days
What four organizations are part of the Safety Collaborative?
PSARC, SVU, PCA, and DHS
Where should children go to get their FRE?
St. Christopher's Hospital (North Philly) or CHOP (West Philly)
If a V/S has no way to get to PSARC, what can WOAR provide them?
WOAR has an uber grant! So we can provide transportation to and from PSARC after their time at PSARC
1. Medical Care
2. Not ready to talk to the police
3. Get kit done but not want to get it tested
4. Wanting to have perp's DNA on file but not ready to make report
a paper bag
How old does someone be to go the PSARC to get their FRE?
16 years old
True or False: V/S's insurance might be billed after they get their FRE
FALSE! The Violence Against Women Act does not permit charging a V/S for their medical care or rape kit
How many days of PEP do V/S's get at PSARC?
5 out of 28 days
If a V/S has a complaint about a detective what should they do?
Call the squad room (215-685-3251) and ask for a supervisor! Or tell us
How many times typically does a V/S make their statement when making a report/getting a FRE?
3 times
What is the WOAR hotline number
215-985-3333