SAECK - RAPE CARE KIT

Question 1

What are the types of rape care kits?

Answer 1

Question 2

What does RAPSSA stand for?

Answer 2

Rape Adjudication and Prosecution Study in South Africa.

Question 3

What was the focus of RAPSSA?

Answer 3

RAPSSA was a national study of the prosecution and adjudication of rape matters, including attempted rape, as reported to the police.

Question 4

What was unique about RAPSSA?

Answer 4

RAPSSA was the first national research of its kind in South Africa.

Question 5

How many rape cases were reported in 2012 in the RAPSSA study?

Answer 5

The study included 3,952 rape cases reported in 2012.

Question 6

What percentage of the survivors were women according to the RAPSSA study?

Answer 6

According to RAPSSA, 94% of the survivors were women.

Question 7

What percentage of the survivors were children according to the RAPSSA study?

Answer 7

RAPSSA reported that 46% of the survivors were children.

Question 8

What percentage of the perpetrators were known to the victims according to the RAPSSA study?

Answer 8

According to RAPSSA, 64% of the perpetrators were known to the victims.

Question 9

How long did researchers follow the cases in the RAPSSA study?

Answer 9

Researchers followed the cases over three years, from when they were first reported to the police, to the handing of dockets to prosecutors for a decision on whether to prosecute or not, and the outcome of prosecutions.

Question 10

According to the RAPSSA report, how many adult perpetrators had previous convictions, and what percentage of them were for rape?

Answer 10

The report found that 1,264 adult perpetrators had previous convictions, with 5% of them for rape.

Question 11

What percentage of crime scenes did the police visit according to the RAPSSA report?

Answer 11

According to the RAPSSA report, the police only visited 53% of crime scenes.

Question 12

In what percentage of cases where there were witnesses, were no witness statements taken according to the RAPSSA report?

Answer 12

In 50% of cases where there were witnesses, no witness statements were taken according to the RAPSSA report.

Question 13

What percentage of cases had no arrests according to the RAPSSA report?

Answer 13

According to the RAPSSA report, 42.2% of cases had no arrests.

Question 14

In what percentage of adult rape cases were evidence collection kits not sent to police forensic science laboratories according to the RAPSSA report?

Answer 14

In 23% of adult rape cases, evidence collection kits were not sent to police forensic science laboratories according to the RAPSSA report.

Question 15

In what percentage of cases were no rape survivor statements taken according to the RAPSSA report?

Answer 15

In 17% of cases, no rape survivor statement was taken according to the RAPSSA report.

Question 16

Sexual Trauma: (9)

Answer 16

Question 17

Post-Traumatic Symptoms: (8)

Answer 17

Question 18

What is the purpose of the SAECK Manta Collection Kits?

Answer 18

The SAECK Manta Collection Kits are used for the collection of evidence in cases of sexual assault and other crimes.

Question 19

How are the SAECK Manta Collection Kits manufactured to ensure the integrity of evidence?

Answer 19

The kits are manufactured in exceptionally clean conditions, ISO sterilized, and packaged in a contamination-free environment to prevent any contamination before samples are collected.

Question 20

What measures are taken to ensure the chain of custody of evidence collected with the SAECK Manta Collection Kits?

Answer 20

Each kit is barcoded and has tracking numbers attached to uphold the chain of custody.

Question 21

How are the SAECK Manta Collection Kits categorized?

Answer 21

The kits fall into two categories: Evidence Collection Kits used by Police Officers and Evidence Collection Kits used by Medical Personnel.

Question 22

What types of samples can be collected using the SAECK Manta Collection Kits?

Answer 22

The kits can be used to collect DNA samples from both living and deceased individuals.

Question 23

Types:

• PMD2:
• D1 kit -
• D7 kit -

Answer 23

PMD2: evidence collection, deceased
D1 kit - adult sexual assault evidence kit
D7 kit - paediatric sexual assault evidence kit

Question 24

Consent:

Answer 24

Informed consent Informed consent to conduct a medico-legal examination, compile medico-legal documentation, collect evidence, investigate the evidence, take photographs, and most importantly, release information about the person, must be obtained.

Question 25

What are the principles and procedures for using the Adult Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit?

Answer 25

The kit requires informed consent to conduct a medico-legal examination, compile documentation, collect evidence, investigate evidence, take photographs, and release information about the person.

Question 26

What principles should be followed when collecting samples for forensic DNA analysis using the kit? (4)

Answer 26

The following principles should be strictly adhered to:

1. Avoid contamination by wearing gloves at all times and changing them when necessary.
2. Collect evidence as soon as possible to maximize the likelihood of obtaining useful material, ideally within 24 hours of the assault.
3. Handle specimens appropriately and ensure they are packed, stored, and transported correctly.
4. Package samples in the correct container, maintaining sterility and upholding the chain of custody (kit is barcoded and has a tracking number).

Question 27

What is the importance of collecting forensic DNA evidence as soon as possible?

Answer 27

Collecting evidence early maximizes the likelihood of obtaining useful material, as yields decrease considerably with time, particularly after 72 hours.

Question 28

How are the Adult Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits categorized?

Answer 28

The kits are categorized into those used by police officers and those used by medical practitioners.

Question 29

Who are the kits designed to collect DNA samples from?

Answer 29

The kits are designed to collect DNA from both living and deceased individuals.

Question 30

Principals Chain of Custody: (3)

Answer 30

• Ensure security
• Maintain continuity
• Document collection

Question 31

What is the first principle of chain of custody?

Answer 31

Ensure security. Samples should be packed securely to prevent tampering. Collected kits must be sealed with the supplied tamper-evident seal and placed in the provided evidence sealing bag. Only authorized individuals should handle the samples.

Question 32

What is the second principle of chain of custody?

Answer 32

Maintain continuity. Record the subsequent handling of evidence and document the transfer of evidence between individuals.

Question 33

What is the importance of documenting collection in the chain of custody process?

Answer 33

Documenting collection is crucial to ensure the integrity of the chain of custody. It is important to complete all documentation, including the Collection of Forensic DNA Evidence from an Adult Patient of Sexual Assault form, completely.

Question 34

Very Important:

• If you are using two or more of the above kits it is very important to work with ____________________ from start to finish. Open the kit, perform the collection as required, fill in the documentation, seal all evidence collection bags and place the bags safely to one side. Change your gloves for new gloves and only then open the next kit.
• This procedure applies to any examination where you make use of more than one kit. ___________.

Answer 34

one kit at a time
NO exceptions.

Question 35

What is the first step in the sequence of reality for evidence collection?

Answer 35

Before starting any evidence collection procedure, attend to any serious medical conditions the patient may have.

Question 36

What should be done before starting evidence collection according to teaching?

Answer 36

Follow any protocol that the facility has in place for patient treatment before starting evidence collection.

Question 37

Why should a urine sample not be taken before sexual assault evidence collection if possible?

Answer 37

Taking a urine sample before evidence collection may wash away DNA evidence.

Question 38

What is required for a full body evidence gathering examination?

Answer 38

A specific kit is required for a full body evidence gathering examination.

Question 39

What should be done when opening the evidence collection kit?

Answer 39

Inspect the kit for any tampering, tears, or breaks in the packaging.

Question 40

What position should the patient be in during the evidence gathering examination to maximize comfort?

Answer 40

The patient should be positioned in a way that makes them most comfortable.

Question 41

Why must the patient be completely undressed during the evidence collection examination?

Answer 41

The patient must be completely undressed so that everything that happened can be seen during the examination.

Question 42

What are the paediatric exceptions to consider during sexual assault evidence collection?

Answer 42

Considerations include consent, involvement of parents/guardians/place of safety, and the context of the situation.

Question 43

What is the position/sedation guideline for paediatric sexual assault evidence collection?

Answer 43

A speculum examination is generally not necessary for pre-pubertal girls. However, in cases of active vaginal bleeding and depending on the child’s age, size, and emotional state, a speculum examination under sedation may be considered.

Question 44

When is the collection of internal vaginal and cervical swabs rarely done for pre-pubertal girls?

Answer 44

Internal vaginal and cervical swabs are rarely collected for pre-pubertal girls. If the hymenal diameter is too small to insert a swab without touching the hymen, vaginal swabbing should not be done. This decision should be made on a case-by-case basis.

Question 45

Who should perform a speculum examination on a paediatric patient, and under what conditions?

Answer 45

A speculum examination should be performed by a gynaecologist under sedation for paediatric patients.