Is available to any victim of sexual assault. Examinations are done within 120 hours of a sexual assault. Medical care following a sexual assault is important even if you have no visible injuries. This service:

• Ensures proper medical attention and addresses concerns about the risks of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, and pregnancy.

• Collects and preserves evidence, even if you don’t want to report the assault to the police. Sometimes victims decide to pursue legal action later.

Intake for the examination is done in the Emergency Room of Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children (1319 Punahou St., Honolulu, HI 96813).

You can bring a friend or relative to the hospital for support.

You can receive the examination even if you don’t want to report the incident to police.

Interpreters are available for those who have limited English ability or for the deaf or hard of hearing.

Crisis counseling is provided by the SATC crisis worker during the medical exam.

If you’re female, be aware that all Hawaiʻi hospitals are required to provide information about and access to emergency contraception following a sexual assault, whether or not you choose to undergo a medical forensic examination or report the sexual assault to law enforcement.

There is NO COST for the Medical Forensic Examination or crisis counseling.