COVERSA | Resources and Information

COVERSA provides 24-hour on call service to sexual assault patients ages 14 and older. COVERSA refers patients under age 14 to Children’s Mercy Hospital for post assault care.

Additional services include:

Forensic evidence in sexual assault cases and expert witness testimony when requested
Train and educate sexual assault nurse examiners (SANES) enabling 24-hour on-call service
Collaborate with hospitals to provide a safe, secure, private room for sexual assault examinations
Train the hospital staff on the intricacies of dealing with a sexual assault patient
Credential SANE staff with respective hospital
Collaborate with law enforcement and first responders to spread awareness about the program, explain what a forensic nurse does, as well as educate them on everything from how to interact with sexual assault victims, confidentiality protocols, what victims endure during the forensic exam, medical terminology, etc.
Collaborate with sexual assault advocates and provide a continuum of care and support for victims
Extend outreach and education to the community at-large to expand awareness about sexual violence and preventative measures