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Victims of sexual assault are urged to obtain medical care and a sexual assault exam that preserves forensic evidence as soon as possible. If victims do not opt for forensic evidence collection, health care providers still can treat injuries and take steps to address concerns of pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases. 

Obtaining a forensic exam does not require a person to file a police report, but it will help preserve evidence in case the victim decides at a later date to do so. Time is of the essence because certain types of evidence can dissipate or become unavailable.

Prior to a sexual assault exam: do not change clothes, bathe, shower or douche; do not eat, drink or use toothpaste or mouthwash; do not wash clothing, bed sheets, pillows or other potential evidence.

Where to go for a forensic exam

• SANE Exam at ÃÛÌÒ½´Health Center, 6211 Bishop Blvd., a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide medical care and a sexual assault exam; call 1-800-886-7273 or visit smu.edu/SexualHarassment/Get-Help/SANE-Exam-at-SMU 
• At Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, a certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) will provide medical care and a sexual assault exam; call 214-345-6203 or visit .
• The Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) is a community resource that provides confidential counseling and can assist students at Texas Health; call 972-641-7273 (available 24/7) or visit .
• ÃÛÌÒ½´Police officers, who are trained in sexual assault issues, are available to transport and accompany students to the hospital; call 214-768-3333. Officers will not be present during the exam. Students may bring a friend or family member for support. Please note that if asked to provide transport, ÃÛÌÒ½´Police will file a police report; see “Report to Police” for more information.
• A confidential counselor in ÃÛÌÒ½´Counseling Services who specializes in sexual assault issues can also accompany students to the hospital. Call 214-768-2277 (an emergency contact number is provided at all hours), or ÃÛÌÒ½´Police can contact Counseling Services for students.

In addition to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, other area hospitals that have health care professionals authorized to perform medical/legal examinations are:

• Parkland Hospital, 5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
  Main phone, 214-590-8000
  : 214-590-0430 or 

• Methodist Dallas Medical Center, 1441 N. Beckley Ave.
  Main phone, 214-947-8181
  Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE): Call Emergency Room 214-947-8100 (Ask for SANE Coordinator)

• Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, 6200 W. Parker Road
  Emergency room: 972-981-8003 or