Adult sexual assault Flashcards
What are the 12 key process points
- Initial actions on contact
- Case referral
- Specialist support (Providing)
- Preliminary interview
- Information feedback
- Medical examination
- Formal interview
- Investigation and evidence assessment
- Resolution options
- Prosecution
- Final actions and record keeping
- Preventative opportunities and responsibilities
What is step 1 in the 12 key process
- Initial actions on contact
Obtain brief details of the complaint to determine initial actions and if necessary conduct these
What is step 2 in the 12 key process
- Case referral
Refer incident as soon as possible to the CIB and an ASA investigator
What is step 3 in the 12 key process
- Specialist support (Providing)
Ensure a specialist crisis response person is arranged for the victim
What is step 4 in the 12 key process
- Preliminary interview
An appropriate CIB member or ASA investigator undertakes a preliminary interview of the victim
What is step 5 in the 12 key process
- Information feedback
Feedback information to the victim
What is step 6 in the 12 key process
- Medical examination
Organise a medical examinations ASAP in appropriate cases. Esp acute reports or suspected drugging
What is step 7 in the 12 key process
- Formal interview
Formally interview the victim
What is step 8 in the 12 key process
- Investigation and evidence assessment
Re-assess the investigation and commence or continue investigation phases eg scene exam, witness/suspect(s) enquiries
What is step 9 in the 12 key process
- Resolution options
Consider options for resolution
What is step 10 in the 12 key process
- Prosecution
Final actions on case conclusion and ensuring accurate and detailed records and statistics of sexual assault offences are held by police
What is step 11 in the 12 key process
- Final actions and record keeping
Final actions on case conclusion and ensuring accurate and detailed records and statistics of sexual assault offences are held by police
What is step 12 in the 12 key process
- Preventative opportunities and responsibilities
What can be assessed in regards to preventative or eductaional channels or process enhancement
What is a victim of Adult sexual assault
If the victim is 17 years or older at the time of making the complaint
What is the primary objective of examination
the victims Physical, Sexual, Mental health and safety
of secondary importance is the opportunity to collect trace evidence