SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WILL SOON RECEIVE MORE SPECIALIZED CARE WHEN THEY GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. 

 

A NEW STATE LAW REQUIRES HOSPITALS TO HAVE A SPECIALLY TRAINED PROVIDER ON STAFF AROUND THE CLOCK TO TREAT VICTIMS BY 2022. IT WAS SPONSORED IN THE HOUSE BY REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL UNES OF PEKIN…WHO SAYS THE IDEA IS TO PROVIDE SENSITIVE CARE TO VICTIMS…ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO COLLECTING EVIDENCE.

 

THE LAW ALSO LETS VICTIMS UNDER 13 HAVE THE EXAM DONE AT AN APPROVED LOCAL PEDIATRIC FACILITY.