I. Introduction
II. Sexual Assault Prevention and Crisis Services Act
III. Epidemiology of Sexual Assault: Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse
IV. Forensic Nursing in Assault and Abuse Cases
1. Texas Board of Nursing: Board Rule 216.3(d)(1)
V. History Taking in a Case of Sexual Assault
1. Details of the Sexual Assault
2. Medical History
VI. Physical Examination
VII. Forensic Evaluation
1. Collecting and Packaging Evidence
2. Labeling and Storing
3. Avoiding Contamination
4. Proper Sealing of Evidence
5. Maintain the Chain of Custody
VIII. Chain of Custody
IX. Toxicology Evidence
X. Sexual Assault and Pregnancy
XI. Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse: Victim Needs
XII. Case Study: Violent Rape and Forensic Evidence Collection
XIII. Summary