According to our most recent Community Health Needs Assessment, the rate of rape for Sheboygan County was 30.35 reports per 100,000 persons, higher than Wisconsin’s overall rate of 27.91 per 100,000 in 2019. However, when discussing this data, it is important to note that sexual assault and rape are underreported and the definition of sexual assault varies across different agencies; therefore, the number and rate may vary depending on the source.

At the Aurora Medical Center – Sheboygan County, abuse survivors receive care for immediate medical needs in the emergency room. Our specially trained Forensic Nurse Examiners (FNEs) provide compassionate care and help guide survivors to healing as soon as their medical care is complete, respecting the survivor’s decisions all along the way.

During 2022, our hospital’s Forensic Nurse Examiners:
 

• Provided 201 people with trauma-informed care in response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
• Referred all people served to community partners for continued services and support.
• Conducted 19 community education, prevention, and outreach training sessions for 145 community members.