How does a SANE program benefit a sexual assault survivor?
It is vital to a victim’s recovery to be treated properly while the evidence is collected. It is also vital to the survivor’s recovery and the prosecution of the offender that forensic evidence be properly collected. It has been noted that survivors heal faster when treated properly by someone who is trained to be a sexual assault examiner. In addition, victims are more likely to follow through with the prosecution of criminal cases when they have received compassionate treatment from the same caregivers throughout the exam.
