Adult Sexual Assault Flashcards

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ASA 12 Key Process Points

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Initial Contact
Case Referral
Providing Specialist Support
Preliminary Interview
Information Feedback
Medical Examination
Formal Interview
Investigation and Evidence Assessment
Resolution Options
Prosecution
Final Actions and record Keeping
Preventative Opportunities and Responsibilities
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Primary purpose of Medical Examination

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The primary purpose of the medical examination is to ensure the well-being and safety of the victim

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Information to medical practitioners

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Age and gender of the victim

When the sexual assault is believed to have occurred

Brief outline of info known; drugs involved, victim’s details, other health concerns

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Debriefing of medical practitioners

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Any immediate needs of victim
Verbally summarise exhibits and importance
Identify any forensic items that may need to be taken to ESR asap
Identify injuries to be photographed (non-intimate)
Identify any significant disclosures made by the victim during exam

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Information feedback to victims

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Specialist support available
Info about police investigation
Realistic timing expectations; initial action, formal interview, court process

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Post preliminary interview considerations

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Re-assess investigation
Public safety and likelihood of further offending
Need to secure and preserve fragile or diminishing evidence
Secure and contain scene
Identifying and locating witnesses
Detecting and apprehending suspect

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Specialist crisis support response

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To be provided by a specially trained person, group or agency

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Front counter immediate action

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Ensure victim is moved to a place that will provide safety, privacy, comfort and be evidentially neutral

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ASA timing categories

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Acute - 1 to 7 days

Non-acute - 7 days to 6 months

Historic

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Purpose of ASA preliminary interview

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Gain better understanding of what has occurred
What further actions are necessary
Whether an offence has occurred and whether victim wants to make a formal complaint

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Trace evidence preservation

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Victim should refrain from:
Eating or drinking
Going to the toilet - if necessary capture urine and ask them not to wipe
Washing and showering
Washing hands or biting nails
Changing clothing
Smoking
Brushing or combing hair
Brushing teeth or rinsing mouth
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