Quote Originally Posted by Jazzey View Post
I think, in Canada, if you go to an ER, they'll do the rape kit and the police is called immediately. While a different experience, my brother was attacked a while back. When we arrived at the ER, the police officers were already waiting. But, they ask you if you want to report the crime. Either way though, I'd feel a little overwhelmed if I'd had police officers show up in my room. I also went to a clinic versus the hospital.
I have to correct this statement. I did a bit of research today and, in most canadian jurisdiction, the rape kit is only performed if the victim asks for it and, the police is only called in if the victim says that he/she wants to report the crime. The rape kit can still be done even if the victim chooses not to report the crime.

In my jurisdiction I found this helpful fact sheet:
sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)