Medical Services

At the Center, we have an on-site, specially-trained pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner (Pedi-SANE) to perform forensically sound medical examinations. Medical services are provided (free) in our child-friendly examination room, fully-equipped and designed with children in mind.  

Beyond the physical component of the exam, our Pedi-SANE Nurse providers help assure parents that their child is healthy and that if abuse has occurred, it will not be visible to others. Our nurses offer extensive, one-on-one consultation not received during a regular doctor’s visit and take as much time as necessary to help the children by explaining each step of the exam and finding ways to put the child at ease. Although there are very rarely physical signs of sexual abuse, many families find reassurance knowing that no permanent physical damage has been done.

Our center also serves as the umbrella agency for the “The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Coalition with SANE-SART Services of Lapeer County,” which provides emergency scheduled forensic medical evaluations for adult victims of sexual assault.