Adult Sexual Assault Investigation Policy And Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the different time frames of complaints regarding adults ?
A
Acute - 7 days
Non Acute - 7 days to 6 months
Historic - 6 months
2
Q
What actions should you take to provide a safe and secure environment in which they may regain some control of their lives ?
A
- Conduct your dealings in a sensitive and concerned manner
- Accept they are telling the truth until/unless there is evidence to prove the contrary
- Listen to what they tell you, giving them an opportunity to tell their account in their words, even to just vent their feelings
- Establish whether they require Medical Attention
- Treat them courteously
- Explain the process you are following and why you need to follow that process and ask certain questions
- Advice them of the local counselling services available
3
Q
List 4 things that Victims should refrain from (where possible) before a medical examination ?
A
- No eating or drinking
- No going to the toilet (if needed, use a toxicology kit to capture urine and ask the female victim not to wipe)
- No washing or showering
- No washing of hands or biting fingernails
4
Q
List points that you would cover with a Victim to explain the medical forensic examination procedure ?
A
- Examination will be conducted by a medical forensic practitioner specially trained examining victims of sexual assaults
- Benefits of a full medical forensic examination include
• Potential benefits to their physical, sexual and mental health
• How examination can help Police obtain evidence to apprehend the offender - Expected time for the examination and, if appropriate, possible outcomes of the examination