Question 1

What is a sexual assault forensic exam (i.e. a rape test kit)?

Accepted Answer

• Sexual assault forensic exams are procedures in which Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) collect biological and physical evidence from survivors.

• They are time sensitive and are best conducted in the immediate aftermath or within 72 hours of an assault.

• Rape test kits are critical pieces of biological and physical evidence in law enforcement investigations and are necessary for survivors’ health.

• Survivors can opt out of any part of the procedure, and they have autonomy over the evidence.

Question 2

What happens during a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE)?

Accepted Answer

• A health care provider will ask general questions about your health and the assault, and they will try to figure out what they need to do to examine you.

• The provider will look for injuries on the skin, tender areas, and marks on your skin. If there are visible injuries, the provider will ask to take photographs of them as evidence.

• Health care provider will also collect evidence related to what happened during the assault such as swabs from the mouth, body, genitals, or rectum. Other data can be taken from fingernail scrapings, foreign matter, or clothing.

• In general, try not to bathe, shower, brush your teeth, or go to the bathroom after an assault. Try not to change your clothes. If you need to, put your clothes in a clean bag and bring them with you to the treatment center/emergency room.

Question 3

How can I receive a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE)?

Accepted Answer

UCLA refers (https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/rtc#FAQs)students to the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center for sexual assault forensic exam services.
 • Address: 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
 • Phone number: 424-259-7208

Transportation
Students have three main options for transportation to the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center
1. Arrange their own transportation
2. Use the phone number above to call the center and coordinate trauma-informed transportation
3. Call 911 and request a confidential ride from your location to the center

Question 4

What is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)?

Accepted Answer

A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse who has been specially trained to conduct trauma-informed rape test kit procedures.

Question 5

How can I report an assault to UCLA?

Accepted Answer

File a report at UCLA Title IX Office/Sexual Harassment Prevention.(https://sexualharassment.ucla.edu/filing-a-report) 
 • Address: 2255 Murphy Hall
 • Phone number: (310) 206-3417
 • Email: titleix@equity.ucla.edu

Report Incident with Title IX (https://uctitleix.i-sight.com/portal)

Title IX Regulations FAQs(https://sexualharassment.ucla.edu/file/ff9b59bd-21ce-48df-8fc1-d5d26eda55bb)

For more detailed information, please refer to UCLA Health’s Rape Treatment Center page.
Much of this information is unique to UCLA students. If you are not a UCLA student, please refer to the General LA Resources within each question.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For more detailed information, please refer to UCLA Health’s Rape Treatment Center page. Much of this information is unique to UCLA students. If you are not a UCLA student, please refer to the General LA Resources within each question.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For more detailed information, please refer to UCLA Health’s Rape Treatment Center page.
Much of this information is unique to UCLA students. If you are not a UCLA student, please refer to the General LA Resources within each question.