{"id":3105,"date":"2025-09-03T14:41:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T18:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/?page_id=3105"},"modified":"2026-08-31T09:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T13:47:11","slug":"the-first-five-days","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/","title":{"rendered":"The First Five Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing an assault is extremely overwhelming. This resource helps you understand your options and the timeframes associated with effectiveness &amp; evidence collection. We have compiled these deadlines into a graphic, along with detailed pages for each intervention.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/shs\/files\/2025\/09\/First-5-Days-Graphic-e1756925216716-636x284.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"284\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/files\/2025\/09\/First-5-Days-Graphic-e1756925216716-636x284.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/files\/2025\/09\/First-5-Days-Graphic-e1756925216716-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/files\/2025\/09\/First-5-Days-Graphic-e1756925216716-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/files\/2025\/09\/First-5-Days-Graphic-e1756925216716.png 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Toxicology Testing<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/toxicology-testing\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about toxicology<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Testing<\/h3>\n<p>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be transmitted through sexual contact, and you may be at risk following a sexual assault. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/sti-testing-and-pep-after-sexual-assault\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about STI Testing<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Emergency Contraception <\/h3>\n<p>Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy if you\u2019ve been sexually assaulted.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/emergency-contraception-after-sexual-assault-for-boston-university-students\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about emergency contraception<\/a><\/p>\n<h3> SANE Exam <\/h3>\n<p>A SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) exam is a medical exam performed by a specially trained nurse or clinician. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/sane-exams\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about SANE exams<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Reporting to Boston University Police<\/h3>\n<p>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. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/reporting-to-boston-university\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about reporting to BUPD<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Reporting to Police<\/h3>\n<p>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.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/survivor-support\/the-first-five-days\/reporting-to-the-police-after-sexual-assault-a-guide-for-boston-university-students\/\" class=\"button\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Learn about reporting to police<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing an assault is extremely overwhelming. This resource helps you understand your options and the timeframes associated with effectiveness &amp; evidence collection. We have compiled these deadlines into a graphic, along with detailed pages for each intervention. 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