Sexual Assault Resources for Law Enforcement

Artificial Neural Network System for Classification of Offenders in Murder and Rape Cases By L.J. Kangas, October 2001. Beyond VICAP, this paper discusses the use of Computer Aided Tracking and Characterization of Homicides (CATCH) and the CATCHRAPE software applications as enhanced means for solving crimes involving serial predators. Drug-Facilitated Rape: Looking for the Missing Pieces (PDF) Forensic Evidence Collection and Care of the Sexual Assault Survivor: The SANE-SART Response Author: Linda E. Ledray, RN, Ph.D, LP, FAAN. This Violence Against Women Online Resources commissioned document outlines the components of a coordinated Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) model and illustrates the techniques and implementation strategies that should be utilized when gathering forensic evidence post sexual assualt. Integrative Program of Unknown Suspect Sexual Assault Case Analysis in North Louisiana 2001 report from the North Louisiana Criminalistics Lab on facilitating the investigation of sexual assault in which a suspect is not identified by the victim. Police Response to Crimes of Sexual Assault:A Training Curriculum (Second Edition) Sharon M. Hunter Bonnie R. Bentley Cewe, J.D. Jamie L. Mills, J.D. Rape - From Response to Recovery (VIDEO). Although designed for law enforcement training, this video is an excellent tool for anyone interested in providing education about sexual assault and/or dispelling myths and misinformation about rape. Also, included with the video is a facilitators guide and a post-test. After viewing the video, viewers may complete the post-test which may then be followed by a group discussion. Available from: The Alabama Coalition Against Rape Statewide Protocols for Sexual Assault Response Teams (PDF) From the State of Alaska Successfully Investigating Acquaintance Sexual Assault: A National Training Manual for Law Enforcement The National Center for Women and Policing. This curriculum focuses on the investigation of non-stranger sexual assaults and emphasizes investigative tools and techniques for cases in which a consent, rather than identity defense is raised. Materials include 12 content modules, 12 trainer's curriculum units, classroom overheads, and supplemental materials that include sample affidavits and search warrants. Understanding sexual violence: Prosecuting adult rape and sexual assault cases From The National Judicial Education Program (NJEP) / American Prosecutors Research Institute. This model curriculum provides prosecutors with tools for successful sex crimes prosecutions, especially regarding stranger rapes. Police, victim advocates, rape crisis counselors and probation departments will find this curriculum useful and adaptable. GHB Fact Sheet (PDF) MDMA (Ecstasy) Fact Sheet (PDF) Methadone Fact Sheet (PDF) Methamphetamine Fact Sheet (PDF)