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Kate Martin is lead investigative reporter for Carolina Public Press. Email her at kmartin@carolinapublicpress.org.

Crime & Justice

No State Oversight Of Where Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Work In NC, But Models For Change Exist

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Some other states have laws in place or are adopting new legislation to ensure access to SANE nurses. Some community-based solutions in NC also offer promise.
Crime & Justice

Rape Survivors Need Help From Specialized Nurses, But No One In NC Keeps Track Of Them

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A survey of hospitals across North Carolina found uneven results for staffing sexual assault nurse examiners. Some described rape victims visiting multiple hospitals until finding one with the proper personnel.