The following chart is an example of the medications that doctors often prescribe to victims to prevent them from getting a sexually transmitted disease. The costs for the medication for victims seen at a local hospital in 1998 and 1999 are included as examples.

Follow-up Treatment: Whether the hospital or Health Department or another medical provider tests and treats to help prevent contracting diseases, a follow-up test at the Health Department is needed 3 weeks after the assault. The second test makes certain the victim avoided getting a disease. At 3 weeks, the tests should alleviate concerns for all sexually transmitted diseases except HIV which requires testing after one year.

Prosecuting a Rapist: Prosecuting includes giving a statement to the law enforcement agency, meeting with the County Prosecutor, and appearing in Court as a witness. YOU DO NOT HIRE AN ATTORNEY to prosecute. These are all functions of our government and are paid for through taxes. Prosecuting may seem difficult but there are many people involved in the process that will help each victim and their family go through it. Prosecuting is the only way to get Justice!

All departments have had specialized training and will work with the Center and County Prosecutor to aid the victim.

In Idaho, the legal definition of statutory rape is sexual intercourse with any female under 18, if parties are not married.
Rape is sex with a female over 18, if the female is:

• Developmentally disabled
• Resists, but resistance is overcome
• Prevented from resisting because of threats or harm
• Prevented from resisting because of drugs or alcohol administered by the rapist
• She is unconscious

It is illegal to rape any male regardless of his age.
Spouses can be charged with rape if force or threats are used.