The First Five Days
Experiencing an assault is extremely overwhelming. This resource helps you understand your options and the timeframes associated with effectiveness & evidence collection. We have compiled these deadlines into a graphic, along with detailed pages for each intervention.
Toxicology Testing
Toxicology tests can detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in your system, which may help confirm what happened and support any legal actions you may choose to take.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Testing
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted through sexual contact, and you may be at risk following a sexual assault.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy if you’ve been sexually assaulted.
Learn about emergency contraception
SANE Exam
A SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exam is a medical exam performed by a specially trained nurse or clinician.
Reporting to Boston University Police
Individuals will have several options when it comes to reporting incidents of discrimination, sexual harassment, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and other unwanted contact.
Reporting to Police
After a sexual assault, you can choose to report it to the police or not. You have the right to report the assault to the police at any time.
Learn about reporting to police