ASAI - Key Process - Initial Action

Question 1

What are the key process points?

Answer 1

• 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

Question 2

During the Initial Action process what should you obtain from the victim?

Answer 2

Brief details of the complaint to ascertain if the matter is of a sexual nature and determine what immediate action is required:
WiSC into their DM
-details and WHEREABOUTS if not reporting in person
-SCENE location if known
-brief CIRCUMSTANCES of the alleged offence
-offenders DESCRIPTION
-offenders MOT and whereabouts

Question 3

During the Initial Action process what do you record in your notebook?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

ASAP! Follow local process.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

H&S NEWSS
-ensure the victims and any other persons involved SAFETY and immediate HEALTH needs are met.
-consider other immediate NEEDS
-handle EXHIBITS carefully to minimise contamination/loss of trace evidence
-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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Wrap the victim in a sterile sheet to prevent cross contamination

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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