Adult Sexual Assault

Question 1

What age should ASAI policy/proceedures apply (at the time of reporting)

Answer 1

17 years or more

Child Protection Investigation policy/proceedures applies to all under 17

Question 2

What does MEK stand for?

Answer 2

Medical examination kit

Question 3

What are the three terms and timings used when a victim reports their SEXUAL assault

Answer 3

Acute - within 7 days of the SEXUAL assault

Non-accute - at seven days or more after the SEXUAL assault but before 6 months

Historic - after 6 months of the SEXUAL assault

Question 4

In acute cases victims should refrain from what until they have had a medical examination?

Answer 4

Eating/drinking

Going to the toilet - if necessary use toxicology kit to capture urine and ask the victim not to wipe

Washing/showering

Washing hands/biting finger nails

Change clothing

Smoking

Brushing teeth/rinsing mouth

Question 5

Why is it important to provide ASA victims with specialist support? (With their consent)

Answer 5

Improves outcomes ie

Evidence giving
Staying engaged
Be seen as credible in court
Can affect how victim recovers
Will assist in the prevention of re-victimisation

Question 6

In most ASA investigations, a preliminary interview determines what

Answer 6

What further investigative actions are necessary

Whether or not offences may have occurred

Whether the victim is willing to make a formal complaint

Question 7

What is it important to keep the ASA victim informed of the progress of the investiagtion

Answer 7

Information allows the victim to start making decisions and can assist in their long term recovery

Question 8

What is the primary objective in relation to the victim undergoing a medical examination

Answer 8

The ASA victims well-being/safety is paramount.

THE primary objective is the victims physical/sexual/mental health and safety

Collecting trace evidence is of secondary importance.

Needs to be promoted to victims in this way