SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY SAFETY AWARENESS HANDBOOK
— *+ Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program 1-800-874-5936 ( victim advocacy & legal assistance ).
— *+ Catholic Charities 517-263-2191 . — *+ Stillwater Counseling 517-266-8500 . — *+ Parkside Counseling 517-266-8880 . — *+ Visa & immigration service ’ s 517-264-7031 . — *+ Promedica Hospitals Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner 517-265-0900 . — *+ Dr . Michelle Gardner OBGYN 517-266-0199 . — *+ Confidential hot lines :
• *+ Michigan Sexual Assault 1-855-VOICES4 ( 864-2374 )
• *+ National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-SAFE ( 7233 )
• *+ National Sexual Assault 1-800-656-HOPE ( 4673 )
• Preserving Evidence *
Ƕ * For your safety and wellbeing , immediate medical attention is encouraged . Further , being examined as soon as possible , ideally within 120 hours , is important in the case of rape or sexual assault . The hospital will arrange for a specific medical examination at no charge or can work with you to arrange state reimbursement ( see Forensic Medical Exam Payment at end of this section ).
Ƕ * It is recommended that you do not bathe , shower , douche , eat , drink , smoke , brush your teeth , urinate , defecate , or change clothes before receiving medical attention . Even if you have already taken any of these actions , you are still encouraged to have prompt medical care , and evidence may still be recoverable .
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* Typically , if police are involved or will be involved , they will obtain evidence from the scene , and it is best to leave things undisturbed until their arrival . They may gather bedding , linens or unlaundered clothing , and any other pertinent articles that may be used for evidence . It is best to allow police to secure items in evidence containers , but if you are involved in transmission of items of evidence , such as to the hospital , secure them in a clean paper bag or clean sheet to avoid contamination .
* If you have physical injuries , photograph or have them photographed , with a date stamp on the photo .
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