ASA and CPT

Question 1

In ASA, what to tell the medical forensic practitioner on call?

Answer 1

• age and gender of victim
• when sexual assault happened
• brief outline of circumstances (alcohol, drugs)
• victims wishes about gender of practitioner

Question 2

What is the purpose of the prelim

Answer 2

• brief outline of facts
• victim safety
• public safety
• urgent investigation needs

Question 3

When dealing with victims, what actions should you take to provide a safe and secure environment?

Answer 3

CALM TEA 
Conduct dealings in a sensitive manner 
Accept they are telling the truth 
Listen to what they tell you
Medical attention 

Treat them courteously
Explain the process
Advise them of counselling services available

Question 4

In very acute cases, what would you ask the victim NOT to do

Answer 4

eat or drink 
go to the toilet 
wash or shower 
change clothing 
smoke 
brush or comb hair

Question 5

Points to cover off with the victim to explain the examination

Answer 5

• exam will be conducted with forensic medical practitioner trained in ESR
• Benefits if exam (physical, sexual, mental health, apprehend offender)
• expected time frame of examination
• if they have a gender preference

Question 6

3 areas of seriousness physical abuse

Answer 6

The action of the abuse

Injuries inflicted

circumstances

Question 7

What are the 3 steps between police and OT?

Answer 7

• The referral (info sharing)
• Consultation (discussion at an appropriate level)
• agreement

Question 8

What are the ASA complaint timings?

Answer 8

Acute: 7 days
Non acute: 7 days - 6 months
historic: after 6 months

Question 9

What is the minimum chargeable age for failure to protect child or vulnerable adult?

Answer 9

18

Question 10

When would you remove a child?

Answer 10

It is not safe to leave them OR you believe on RG the child will suffer “ill treatment/neglect/ abuse or harm if left AND

There is no practical means of ensuring the child’s safety

Question 11

what to consider after a prelim

Answer 11

• public safety
• ID and locating witness
• ID and apprehension of suspect
• Securing any crime scene
• need to secure/ preserve fragile or diminishing evidence

Question 12

Define child sexual abuse

Answer 12

Acts involving circumstances of indecency
sexual violation of a child
child sexual imaging

Question 13

Name 4 police responsibilities to victims

Answer 13

• record all contacts
• keep the victim updated/ informed of investigation outcome
• give info about the progress of the investigation within 21 days
• ensure property promptly returned to victim
• determine whether victim wishes to be put on s29 victims notification register

Question 14

Child centred time frames

Answer 14

Relevant to the child’s age and cognitive development.

The younger the child the more vulnerable they are therefore require a quicker response