ASAI - Key Process - Initial Action Flashcards

1
Q

What are the key process points?

A
  • Initial action on contact
  • Case Referral
  • Providing Specialist Support
  • Preliminary Interview
  • Information Feedback
  • Medical Examination
  • Formal Interview
  • Investigation and evidence assessment
  • Resolution Options
  • Prosecution
  • Final actions and record keeping
  • Prevention opportunities and responsibilities
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During the Initial Action process what should you obtain from the victim?

A

Brief details of the complaint to ascertain if the matter is of a sexual nature and determine what immediate action is required.

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During the Initial Action process what details do you obtain from the victim?

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  • details and whereabouts if not reporting in person
  • brief circumstances of the alleged offence
  • scene location if known
  • offenders description
  • offenders method of travel and whereabouts
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During the Initial Action process what do you record in your notebook?

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details of all tasks undertaken including information provided by the victim and witnesses.

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Q

During the Initial Action process what should you advise the victim?

A

that specialist sexual assault support is available and with the victims consent, contact that support.

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6
Q

During the Initial Action process when should the matter be referred to CIB?

A

ASAP!

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7
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During the Initial Action process while the matter is transferred to CIB what actions should be taken?

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  • ensure the victims and any other persons involved safety and immediate health needs are met.
  • handle exhibits carefully to minimise contamination/loss of trace evidence
  • consider other immediate needs
  • secure witnesses
  • locate or identify suspected offender considering if it is appropriate to speak with the suspect immediately to prevent loss of evidence.
  • preserve crime scene and other physical evidence
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Q

During the Initial Action process what should you advise the victim to refrain from doing if it is an acute matter.

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-eating or drinking
-going to the toilet
-washing or showering
-washing their hands
-biting their fingernails
-changing clothing’
-smoking
brushing/combing hair
-brushing teeth or rinsing their mouth

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During the Initial Action process if the suspect is not known what should be done to preserve evidence?

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Wrap the victim in a sterile sheet to prevent cross contamination

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During the Initial Action process what should be explained to the victim regularly?

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The processes and the reasons for the actions that are taken.

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