ASA Flashcards
1
Q
Who do ASA procedures apply to?
A
A person aged over 18 years or older at the time of reporting a sexual assault.
2
Q
What are the time-frames for ASA complaints?
A
Acute = reported within 7 days of offence
Non-acute = reported between 7 days and 6 months of offence
Historic = reported more than 6 months after offence.
NOTE time does not necessarily determine the level of risk or urgency, it is dependant on the individual circumstances.
3
Q
What are the key process points in an ASA investigation?
A
- Initial action (brief details, likely PST)
- Case referral (to CIB or ASA)
- Providing specialist support (with victim consent)
- Preliminary interview (CIB or ASA investigator)
- Information feedback (inform victim of next steps)
- Medical information (MEK)
- Formal interview (L3 EVI)
- Investigation and evidence assessment
- Resolution options
- Prosecution (keep victim informed, bail conditions etc)
- Final actions and record keeping
- Prevention opportunities and responsibilities (educational opportunities, environmental design etc)
AND Continual victim updates and prevention opportunities
