Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATU)
What is a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATUs)?
SATUs are specialist medical examination and a range of medical care for those aged fourteen years and over who have recently been sexually assaulted or raped. Victims aged 14 to 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who can give permission for the specialist medical examination. While SATU services respond to requests from the Gardaí for the collection of forensic evidence to aid the prosecution of the sexual crime, SATU services are also available to people who do not wish to report the incident to the Gardaí.
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What does a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) do?
The specialist team of SATU staff provide easily accessible, sensitive and supportive services which address the medical and emotional needs of the victims of sexual crime and offer appropriate follow up care. In addition to undertaking the forensic medical examination which may be required in the event of criminal prosecution, SATUs provide the range of medical treatments that may be required by a victim in the aftermath of a sexual assault. This includes emergency contraception and medication to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infection. SATUs provide their services in a highly sensitive manner and SATU volunteers, provided by the local Rape Crisis Centre, are available to support the victim through the forensic process. These volunteers are also a great source of on-going practical and emotional support. While independent of An Garda Siochanna, they can link the victim to support through the criminal justice process, should that be the victims choice, and to other support or counselling services that a victim of sexual assault may need.
All volunteers receive specific training and regular supervision to ensure their ability to best meet the needs of those who have suffered a sexual assault.
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Other Types of Support:
For information on other types of support services, click below.
Cork Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
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| Location | South Infirmary / Victoria University Hospital, Cork. |
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| Services | Sexual Violence Centre Cork psychological support workers are available to all attending patients. |
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| Contact Details | Monday – Friday, 0830-1630 contact 021 4926297/ 021 4926100 Bleep 789
Out of hours or week-ends contact Nursing Admin 021 4926100
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Donegal Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Services available 08.00 – 20.00 hrs, 365 days a year |
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| Location | NoWDOC premises, Old Town, Letterkenny. |
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| Services | Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre psychological support workers are available to all attending patients. |
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| Contact Details | Services can be accessed via Sexual Assault Treatment Unit: 0870681964 or via 0749104436 (08.00 - 20.00 hrs 7 days a week)
Out of hours please contact Letterkenny General Hospital Emergency Department: 0749125888 ext. 359
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Dublin Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
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| Location | Rotunda Hospital, Dublin 1 |
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| Services | Dublin Rape Crisis Centre psychological support workers are available to all patients. |
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| Contact Details | For advice or to book an appointment ring the unit on 01 8171736 Mon- Fri 08.00 and 16.00
Out of hours contact Rotunda Hospital 01 8171700 and ask for SATU.
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Galway Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
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| Location | Located in a dedicated building near Galway racecourse. |
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| Services | Galway Rape Crisis Centre psychological support workers are available to all attending patients. |
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| Contact Details | For advice or to book an appointment contact your local Garda Station or ring the unit 091765751 or 0876338118 Mon -Fri 0800- 16.00. |
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Mid West Forensic Medical Service |
| Opening Times | Out of Hours, activated via local Garda Siochana with Mid West Rape Crisis services automatically linked in.
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| Location | University Hospital Limerick |
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| Services | Forensic Medical Service |
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| Contact Details | Out of hours or week-ends contact your local Garda Station.
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Mullingar Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
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| Location | Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. |
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| Services | Tullamore Rape Crisis Centre psychological support workers are available to all attending patients. |
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| Contact Details | For advice or to book an appointment contact the Gardaí or ring the unit 044 9394239 or 086 0409952 Mon -Fri 0800- 1730.
Out of hours or week-ends contact your local Garda Station or call nursing administration via hospital switchboard on 044 93 40221
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Waterford Sexual Assault Treatment Unit |
| Opening Times | Service available 24 hours a day 365 days a year |
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| Location | Waterford Regional Hospital. |
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| Services | Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse centre psychological support workers are available to all attending patients |
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| Contact Details | For advice or to book an appointment contact the SATU directly on 051 842157
Out of hours contact the nurse on call via the hospital switchboard on 051 848000
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