New initiative will train more Maine nurses to treat patients who have been sexually assaulted

When a person goes to the hospital after being sexually assaulted, they require special care. Not only to treat their physical injuries, but to collect evidence and provide appropriate emotional support. In the late 1990’s, Maine established a program to train nurses to provide that specialized treatment. More than two decades later, many advocates say there still are not enough of these nurses in Maine, but a new initiative aims to boost their numbers.