Kentucky’s licensing rules block sexual assault survivors from accessing care

By: Akiva Malamet, Alicia Plemmons

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: March 23, 2026

Words: 771

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

“Survivors shouldn’t be asked to have the courage to make that decision twice in one day.”

That’s what an advocate said of sexual assault survivors who arrive at a hospital that lacks a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and are told to go elsewhere.

At Baptist Health in Louisville, that’s exactly what happened in 2018. A survivor sought hospital care. The hospital had no SANE — a nurse specially trained in medical-forensic sexual assault …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us