‘Unacceptable’: Alleged sex assault victim turned away from Fredericton ER – CTV

Sept. 13, 2022

New Brunswick’s Horizon Health Network is promising changes after a victim of an alleged sexual assault was turned away from an emergency room in Fredericton last month.

CTV News has not spoken with the victim, but the Fredericton Police Force confirms it received a call on Aug. 1 from someone who was looking for guidance while trying to be seen at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital.

The woman had requested a sexual assault forensic examination – often referred to as a rape kit. However, according to both Horizon Health and Fredericton police, she was told to wait until morning because there wasn’t a trained nurse available to do the examination.

At that point, a police officer stepped in.

“I can confirm that an FPF (Fredericton Police Force) officer provided assistance and followed up with the Chalmers hospital on behalf of an individual who had reported a serious sexually-based crime,” said a spokesperson for Fredericton police.

Read more: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/unacceptable-alleged-sex-assault-victim-turned-away-from-fredericton-er-1.6065354

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