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A safe space in Wilmington for assault survivors
Specially trained nurses treat victims of violent crime, collect evidence
Page Leggett
Contributing Writer
Published Aug. 6, 2025
Denise Riccobon is the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) coordinator for Novant Health's Coastal region. She and a team of 17 nurses deliver safe, compassionate medical and forensic care following a violent crime.
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