Healthcare Professionals

Sexual Assault Resources for Healthcare Professionals

Sexual assault can have serious short and long-term health impacts on survivors including mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual effects.

Survivors may choose not to seek medical care because they don’t:

  • Have any visible physical injuries.
  • Remember what happened – for example, as a result of trauma or drug-facilitated sexual assault.
  • Recognize that their symptoms indicate the need for emergency care.

 

Survivors may avoid accessing health services because the healthcare environment and medical procedures can be triggering. For example, a pelvic exam may make a survivor feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

Access the links below for more information on survivor healthcare resources and support strategies.

Trauma-Informed and Survivor-Centred Care

A trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach can help healthcare professionals care for survivors in a safe, compassionate and empowering way. Click the link below for more information.

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Healthcare Resources

Follow the link below for clinical resources and information on specialized sexual assault healthcare and follow-up care. 

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Sexual Assault Coordination

A collaborative response to sexual assault has the best chance of meeting the needs of survivors and improving their overall experience and outcomes within the medical and legal systems. Access the link below for more information.

Questions? Contact our Community Coordination for Survivor Safety (CCSS) team at ccss@endingviolence.org.

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