User talk:Wpezant

Just a quick comment to the article quoting me surrounding the reporting of rape victims to law enforcement after Hurricane Katrina. Here in LA we understand how very busy ALL law enforcement were during the aftermath of Katrina, esp. the first 7 days during which time our local ERs were swamped with evacuees from New Orleans and surrounding devastation. Please note, all evidence that was able to be collected within 7 days status post assault WAS collected, but most of the victims I examined had more on their minds then being a victim of rape, it's called survival. The courageous women I cared for may or may not have chosen to report to police, as is their legal right (over the age of 17 years). My role is to respect their decision, and care for them as victims and patients. Respectfully submitted, Wanda Pezant RN,SANE-A,CFN Baton Rouge