SARA staff members are on call 24 hours every day of the year to accompany sexual assault survivors in the UVA Emergency Room. ER Advocates offer support to the survivor, help to address urgent needs, and ensure that survivors understand their rights and their options.
Medical care can be an important first step following an incident of sexual violence. Treatment for injuries that resulted from the violence and protection from some sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy can be offered when needed. Survivors do not have to report to the police in order to receive medical care following an assault.
In addition, survivors who may want to undergo a Forensic Examination (PERK Exam) to collect physical evidence from the attack can do so at the hospital within 120 hours of the assault. In the Central Virginia area, survivors must go to the UVA ER to have a PERK Exam. It is the only hospital in the area with the specially trained nurses that provide the exam. Augusta County Medical Center and VCU Medical Center also offer PERK Exams if those locations are more convenient to you. PERK Exams and prophylactic protection against sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy are provided at the hospital at no cost to the survivor.
If you have specific questions about seeking medical care after a sexual assault, please call our office during business hours at 434-295-7273 or our Hotline after business hours at 434-977-7273.
Fluvanna IAC Meeting Feb 04 2021 - Feb 04 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
Louisa IAC Feb 11 2021 - Feb 11 2021 09:30AM - 11:00AM |
Nelson IAC Feb 15 2021 - Feb 15 2021 02:00PM - 03:30PM |
SART Meeting Feb 18 2021 - Feb 18 2021 12:00PM - 02:30PM |
Greene IAP Feb 22 2021 - Feb 22 2021 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
The mission of the Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA) is to eliminate sexual violence and its impact by providing education, advocacy and support to men, women and children. Our vision is a community free from sexual violence.
We are located in Charlottesville, Virginia and serve:
Charlottesville, Virginia
24-Hour Hotline: 434-977-7273
Hotline Disclosure
Office: 434-295-7273
Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
or fill in the form on our contact page