Sexual Assault Evidence

If you have just been sexually abused or assaulted, try to preserve any evidence of the attack. Do not change your clothes. Do not bathe, shower, brush your teeth, or clean up in any way. Do not eat or drink anything. Do not smoke. Write down everything you can remember about the assault and about the person who…

Sexual Assault Evidence

Sexual Assault Evidence

If you have just been sexually abused or assaulted, try to preserve any evidence of the attack.

  • Do not change your clothes.
  • Do not bathe, shower, brush your teeth, or clean up in any way.
  • Do not eat or drink anything.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Write down everything you can remember about the assault and about the person who assaulted you.

Credits

Current as ofJune 26, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine

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