Grant will train more nurses to help sexual assault patients and prosecute perpetrators

Despite having higher rates of sexual assault and child abuse than other states, Indiana has a severe shortage of specially trained nurses who can conduct forensic exams, collect evidence necessary for pursuing court cases against perpetrators, and facilitate supportive services. Only three of Indiana’s 92 counties have forensic nurses available in-house, 24/7, and 29 counties get by with an on-call system. A grant secured by IU Health Foundation and Indiana University School of Nursing will train approximately 300 new Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners over the next three years, to work statewide.

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