SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM (SAFE) PROGRAM

About Us

The SCVMC Adult/Adolescent SAFE Program cares for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and domestic violence, age 12 and older, who seek medical treatment and/or evidence collection after assault.

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide timely, non-judgmental, compassionate care to survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence and domestic violence. This includes a medical evidentiary exam, prophylaxis for pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, digital imaging, referrals for appropriate medical and psychological follow-up, support and participation in legal proceedings. The SANE is expected to work collaboratively with Sexual Assault Response Team partner agencies and follow protocols established by the County and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Program.

This program is based at SCVMC but provides SAFE services via mobile response to the following hospital facilities: Stanford Hospital ED, Children’s Advocacy Center and Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz.