Sexual Assault Investigations Flashcards
List points that you cover with victim explaining medical exam
That exam conducted by medical forensic practitioner specially trained in ASA
Benefits to exam : physical sexual mental health and can assist with evidence to apprehend
Expected time frame for MEK n outcomes
Any concerns bout gender?
When interacting with victims what actions do you take to provide a safe secure environment to regain control of their lives
Conduct dealings sensitively Accept they're telling truth Listen Require medical attention ? Treat courteously Explain process Advise counseling
List three areas to consider when determine serious of physical abuse
Does it meet threshold for cpt referral?
The action of the abuse
The injury inflicted
The circumstances of case
List four police responsibilities to victims rights
All obligations under v r a must be met n contact recorded
Given info about progress of investigation within 21 days
Kept updated informed of outcomes investigation incl no further action enquiries or reason for charges not filled
ASAP after k9 determine if s29 applies n if so rights to register and info provided
Informed of outcome of case n property returned
Define serious child abuse
Sexual abuse
Serious physical a
Serious willful neglect
Serious family vilence where child witnes
All allegations involving Cyrus worker or carers or police
What’s child timeframes for cpt investigations
Timeframes relevant to child’s age n cognitive development the younger the child the more vulnerable therfore quicker response
24hrs for very urgent n critical
7days for urgent
List four ways victims refrain from interfering with trace evidence before a medical
No eating drinking
No toilet else capture it
No washing showering
No washing biting hands nails
12steps to an investigation
Initial action Case referral Specialist support Prelim interview Info feedback MEK Formal interview Investigating n evidence assessment Resolution options Prosecution Final actions record keeping Preventative opportunities n responses
Define a victim
1) Person against whom offence committed
2) And suffers phy injury, loss, damage to property 3) and a parent guardian of person in 1)
Also member of immediate family who has family dies or left incapable from offending
Who does ASA apply to
Person above 17yrs n sexual complaint
Explain s194
Assault on child person 14yrs less liable 2yrs I
Explain s195
Ill treatment neglect child (-18) or vulnerable adult
1) 10yr I intentionally engages or omits legal duty causing suffering injury mental disability or health or major departure of care expected
Explain s195A
10yr I person who knows of ill treatment in s195 n frequents place n doesn’t take steps to prevent
3) unless they’re under 18yr
What’s initial action investigation
Ensure privacy safety get brief on case what’s to be done n details offender n location n scenes get spare clothing n sort immediate issues like childcare preserve scene n evidence
What do you tell to CIB at referral
Pass notebook detailed n exhibits collected n toxicology if gone toilet n acute what’s been done n to be done
