Sexual Assault / Violence
How much time has elapsed since the sexual assault?
≤ 5 Days
Medical Forensic Exam (MFE)
A MFE includes:
Review of your medical history
Review of the assault
Complete physical exam to assess for injury and to collect evidence that can be held in storage if you aren’t sure about reporting to law enforcement at this time. Evidence may be held for up to 2 years in OC.
Forensic photography if indicated.
Testing for drug-facilitated sexual assault if indicted
Medications to prevent STIs and pregnancy if desired (pregnancy prevention medication needs to be started within 3-5 days and medicine to prevent HIV needs to be started within 3 days)
As a survivor you are in complete control of the exam and decide what is done or not done.
MFEs are free to anyone requesting an exam
*All medical providers in California are mandated reporters- however the survivor is always in control of how much information is provided to law enforcement.
If you want an exam call: Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis line (714) 957-2737 this is OC Waymakers Advocacy Agency and can answer all questions and provide reporting options.
For assistance on campus:
Student Health & Wellness Center (714) 484-7361 or
Campus Safety (714) 484-7387 will assist you in arranging a MFE or filing a report.
Medical Exam Only
As a survivor taking care of your body may be the first step to recovering control of your life. A medical exam can assess exposure to sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, and/or internal or other injuries warranting further treatment. No medical evidence is collected.
Where to get medical care:
Off Campus: Anaheim Regional Medical Center (714) 999-5136 or (714) 774-1450
1111 W. La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
St. Jude Medical Center (714) 871-3280
101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton, CA 29385
On campus: Health & Wellness Center
(714) 484-7361
Advocacy & Counseling
Advocacy – helps you explore your options and rights (without pressuring you) and provides information to help you make informed decisions.
Waymakers – Sexual Assault Victim Services and Prevention and the Rape Crisis/Sexual Assault Line (714) 957-2737
Call 2-1-1 for assistance in accessing free and low-cost services in OC, including victims of domestic violence (+restraining orders, restitution, and resource referrals)
RAINN– National Sexual Assault Hotline, 24/7-
1 (800) 656-HOPE/4673;
Chat online at: online.rainn.org
On Campus:
Mental Health Counseling is available for students at
(714) 484-7361
Off Campus Resources:
Radiant Futures – 24-hour bilingual hotline for temporary shelter, individual/group counseling
(877) 531-5522
Sexual Assault Victims Services (SAVS), North County Office –
(714) 834-4317; Waymakers Advocacy
Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+) (866) 488-7386
Reporting
Title IX – is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities. Title IX addresses sex-based harassment, which includes sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of sex-based misconduct or violence.
Celeste Phelps, Dean Student Support Services, Title IX Coordinator
E: cphelps@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7107
To file a Title IX Report
Law Enforcement:
Cypress Police Dept.
(714) 229-6600
Anaheim Police Dept.
(714) 765-1900
Fullerton Police Dept.(714) 738-6800
Any survivor who chooses to file a report and needs assistance may contact:
Waymakers Sexual Assault Victims Services
(714) 834-2737, or
Cypress College:
Campus Safety
(714) 484-7387
or
Student Health & Wellness Center
(714) 484-7361
> 5 Days
While you are out of the window for a MFE with evidence collection, you should still be seen by a medical provider to receive medications to prevent pregnancy and STIs, screen for STIs and assess for any injuries.
Resources:
Waymakers Advocacy for survivors: (714) 957-2737
Health & Wellness Services and Mental Health Counseling on campus: (714) 484-7361
Terms:
Victim — a person harmed or injured; often used by police or by legal authorities
Survivor — a person who survives a traumatic event. Emphasizes strength and resilience in the face of adversity rather than on their status as a victim.
SANE — Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, specially trained in trauma and evidence collection.
SART — Sexual Assault Response Team composed of Forensic Nurses, Advocates, law enforcement who respond to sexual assaults in the community.
MFE — Medical Forensic Exam is an exam done by SANE to collect evidence, which is time sensitive. There is a 5-day window to collect evidence.