Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is any forced or unwanted sexual activity, including rape, incest, sexual abuse, and molestation. Sexual assault includes situations where force, violence, or weapons are used as well as situations where the victim is too intoxicated or scared to give consent.
Medical Treatment
It is very important to get medical treatment as soon as possible after a sexual assault.
At the St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospital Emergency Departments, we have a Sexual Assault Response Team including Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners and Volunteer Advocates who are trained to provide the most comprehensive and sensitive treatment for survivors of sexual assault, whether male or female. Our emergency room services include follow-up preventative treatment for potential HIV exposure and other STDs as well as forensic evidence collection in case you decide to report the sexual assault to the police.
By most estimates, 5-10% of sexual assaults committed in the United States involve male victims. Sexual assault against men can happen by a stranger, a group of strangers or someone the victim knows. Some attackers use weapons, physical force, or the threat of force while others may use blackmail, or alcohol/drugs to prevent victims from fighting back.
No matter how it occurs, it can have lasting emotional consequences.
Counseling for Survivors
Support Groups for Survivors
Counseling and Support for Family and Friends
Emergency Department Programs
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners (SAFE)
Domestic Violence Identification and Intervention Program
Volunteer Advocacy
Call us at (212) 523-4728 to get more information about our programs or download our brochures below.
