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Out-of-pocket expenses for sexual assault victims can be high; Missouri offering only forensic exam for free

By Shoshana Stahl Click here for updates on this story     SPRINGFIELD, Missouri (KMOV) — The Violence Against Women Act guarantees victims of sexual assault don’t have to pay for forensic exams. Those costs are covered by the state. However, some survivors are forced to pay out of pocket for other expenses when at the hospital.

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