Adult Sexual Assault Lists

Question 1

At what age does the complainant have to be in order for it to be an

“Adult Sexual Assault”

Answer 1

“Adult Sexual Assault”

If the Victim is 17 years or older at the time of making the complaint

Question 2

What is the primary objective of an Examination for a Victim.

Answer 2

Primary Objective of Examination (Victims safety is paramount)

• Victims Physical, Sexual, Mental Health and Safety
• Of secondary importance is the opportunity to collect trace evidence

Question 3

What is the Purpose of prelim interview

Answer 3

Purpose of prelim interview

1. What further investigation actions are necessary?
2. Whether an offence has occurred
3. Whether the Victim wishes to make a formal complaint

Question 4

What to do after After the prelim interview.

(4 steps)

Answer 4

After the prelim interview

1. Reassess the investigation and consider further investigative procedures
2. Consider recent photo of the victim for evidential purposes
3. Ensure the victim suitable change of clothing if required
4. Ensure the Victim is advised of specialist services

Question 5

What information/feedback to give to Victims

(3 Steps)

Answer 5

Information feedback

1. Give information on sexual assault support services
2. Information about the Police investigation and timings of each stage
3. Victim’s expectations in reporting, as in do they want to make a complaint.

Question 6

Whats the 12 step process for Adult Sexual Assault case

Answer 6

Adult Sexual Assault

1. Initial actions on contact
2. Case referral
3. Providing specialist support
4. Prelim interview
5. Information feedback
6. Medical examination
7. Formal Interview
8. Investigation and evidence assessment
9. Resolution options
10. Prosecution
11. Final actions and record keeping
12. Preventative Opportunities and responsibilities

Question 7

When arranging a doctor what do you need to advise them of.

(7 things)

Answer 7

Arranging a medical examination

Need to advise the doctor:

• Age and gender of the Victim
• Timing of sexual assault
• Circumstances of incident
• Any suspected drugs or alcohol involved
• Details of Victims injuries
• Other health concerns
• Victims wishes about gender of doctor

Question 8

What to take to a medical examination

(4 things)

Answer 8

What to take to a medical examination

• Medical Examination Kit / Toxicology Kit
• Change of clothing
• Any relevant documentation
• Arrange pick up time of complainant and kit

Question 9

What to do after a medical examination

(3 Things)

Answer 9

After the examination

• Receive clothing and any relevant exhibits i.e. MEK
• Blue copy of the Medical Examination Report
• Receive a briefing from the doctor in relation to forensic evidence / injuries / disclosures

Question 10

Who do the CPP investigation policy and procedures apply to?

Answer 10

Applies to all cases where the victim is under the age of 17 years at the time of the

complaint.

Question 11

Child Abuse is defined as - one or more needs to exist:

(5 things)

Answer 11

Child Abuse is defined as - one or more needs to exist:

• Physical, sexual, emotional or physiological abuse
• Neglect
• Witness to serious crime
• Unsafe environments - e.g. drug manufacturing
• Child trafficking

Question 12

What are the reporting time frames for Acute and Non Acute child abuse

Answer 12

Acute

Child abuse reported within 7 days of the abuse occurring.

Non acute child abuse

Child abuse reported 7 days or later from the abuse occurring

This does not determine the risk or urgency in individual circumstances.

Question 13

The referral of reports of concern to CYFS, consultation to determine if the case is a

CPP case, and if so a Initial Joint Investigation Plan (IJIP) is to be completed in the

following time frames:

Answer 13

• Immediately in CRITICAL or VERY URGENT cases (i.e. as soon as possible but within 24 hours)
• Within 2 full working days (for urgent cases)

In all other cases, necessary steps put in place immediately to ensure the child’s safety.

Question 14

Serious child abuse examples

(6 things)

Answer 14

Serious child abuse examples

• Sexual abuse
• Serious physical abuse
• Serious wilful neglect
• Serious Family Violence that occurs that a child is witness to.
• All allegations against CYF or POLICE employees that involve serious child abuse
• CYF approved care givers

Question 15

Examples of serious physical abuse

(4 things)

Answer 15

Examples of serious physical abuse

• Death
• A bone fracture
• Burn
• Concussion or loss of consciousness

Question 16

When questioning a child, “DO NOT’S”

(3 things)

Answer 16

Questioning a child

• Do not ask the child again what has happened if an adult has given a clear disclosure or is present to that can give you the information.
• If it is unclear what the child has said and there are NO urgent safety concerns, DO NOT question a child any further.
• DO NOT continue to question the child if it becomes clear while speaking to them that an offence has occurred.

Question 17

Whats in a Initial Joint Investigation Plan and who is it between

(3 things)

Answer 17

Initial Joint Investigation Plan

An agreed plan between CYFS and the POLICE for staff to know:

• Who is involved in the case
• What they will do
• When they will do it

Question 18

Initial Joint Investigation Plans must consider the following:

(6 Things)

Answer 18

Initial Joint Investigation Plans must consider the following:

• The child’s safety and wellbeing
• Any joint visits required
• The management of the child victims initial interview including consideration of any ethnicity needs
• The need for specialist child witness interview, interviews of alleged offender and others including the protective parent or caregiver or parent
• Collection of evidence
• Referral to a medical practitioner