NCJ Number
129432
Editor(s)
A M Frissell
Date Published
1987
Length
92 pages
Annotation
These guidelines are designed to help professionals from different fields and agencies to coordinate their efforts when responding to a sexual assault, with emphasis on the gathering of evidence by medical professionals.
Abstract
The protocol is intended for use in conjunction with the Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit. The protocol provides a narrative guide to the proper collection, storage, and handling of evidence. It emphasizes the immediate and long-range medical treatment of the victim. Individual sections also discuss victims with special needs, such as the elderly, disabled, or male victim and the needs of child victims. The guidelines also cover testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Appended Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Instructions, forms, body diagrams, victim information form, and text of North Dakota laws