The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Support Resources for Students, Faculty and Staff

UTRGV Confidential Support Services (for students)

UTRGV Confidential Support Services (for faculty and staff)

Rio Grande Valley Community Support Services (confidential and non-confidential)

If you have been sexually assaulted, Safe H.A.V.E.N at Doctor’s Hospital Renaissance and Valley Baptist Medical Center have dedicated SAFE nurses (SAFE = Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner) available, 24/7. Compassionate medical professionals conduct the sexual assault exams in private dedicated locations. Agreeing to a sexual assault exam does not obligate a survivor to proceed with prosecution. These exams are stored for two years should a survivor wish to proceed with prosecution later in time. University Police and OVAVP advocates can assist with transport for the exam. The hospital will not charge a victim or survivor for the cost of the sexual assault exam.

 

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