New investigation shows Illinois hospitals fail to uphold sexual assault victim rights

Illinois is supposed to have the strongest laws in the nation, in terms of what hospitals need to do when a sexual assault victim comes in seeking help. Those laws require licensed hospitals to provide transfer services or medical forensic services. But a new investigation shows several hospitals routinely skirt the law.

Joining us on the show is the reporter behind the story, Kate Martin.

If you're a victim seeking help, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline. The number for that is 1-800-656-4673.

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Kate Martin

Senior data reporter, APM Reports; author