Limitations of the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations

Lewis‐O’Connor, Annie; Franz, Holly; Zuniga, Lucia

doi:10.1016/j.jen.2005.04.025

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“…This method is not very effective because semen spots on nylon and silk materials do not fluoresce, and false positive results can also occur on detergent materials, vaginal secretions, and urine. 18 Examination of seminal fluid by the visual method is as follows; the object or material being examined is examined carefully whether there is a change in color or not. On non-absorbent textiles, if there is seminal fluid, it will appear shiny and translucent, whereas non-absorbent textiles will appear colorless or grayish.…”

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Medicolegal Aspects and Sperm Examination Procedures in Rape Cases: A Narrative Literature Review

Budiman,

Maria Gabriella,

Michaela Christabel

et al. 2023

SJFM

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Sexual violence is usually a covert case where the witnesses are the victim and the perpetrator. For various reasons, even victims may not be able to provide complete information about the perpetrator or the identity of the rapist. With limited initial information, physical and biological evidence found from victims, crime scenes, and perpetrators will play an important role in the objective and scientific reconstruction of the incident. This literature review aimed to describe various sperm examination methods and medicolegal aspects of rape cases. Identification of one or more intact spermatozoa is conclusive evidence of the presence of semen, further confirming sexual contact. The conditions and the sperm collection area play an important role in determining the time interval between deposition and sample collection. Examination of spermatozoa can be done without staining and with staining. Examination of semen can be done by examination (tactile, visual, UV light, acid phosphatase reagent, zinc spot test, and baecchi stain).

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Medicolegal Aspects and Sperm Examination Procedures in Rape Cases: A Narrative Literature Review

Budiman,

Maria Gabriella,

Michaela Christabel

et al. 2023

SJFM

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“…In 2013, OVW created a revised second edition of the SAFE protocol that included updated content and standards of care. Critiques of the 2003 version focused on what medical experts considered to be inadequate guidelines for providing emergency contraception and nonindividualized guidance on offering STI testing for survivors (Lewis-O’Connor et al, 2005). The 2013 version addressed these critiques, added language that focused on the needs of specific populations (individuals lacking English proficiency; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender [LGBT] people; and people with disabilities), and expanded exam timing recommendations and other areas where advances in science impacted clinical practice.…”

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Community Approaches to Sexual Assault: VAWA’s Role and Survivors’ Experiences

Zweig

Farrell

Walsh

et al. 2020

Violence Against Women

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This article reviews two types of community-based approaches to addressing sexual assault that survivors may encounter—sexual assault nurse examiners and victim advocates from nonprofit community agencies—and highlights ways that the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and its reauthorizations have influenced this work. We also review information on the intersections of the work of these providers with police and prosecutors and include how these relate to survivors’ experiences. We conclude with thoughts that look forward to future research on these issues emphasizing authentic engagement of practitioners and survivors in the research process.

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Sexual Assault

Slaughter¹

2010

Rosen's Emergency Medicine – Concepts and Clinical Practice

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Limitations of the National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Medicolegal Aspects and Sperm Examination Procedures in Rape Cases: A Narrative Literature Review

Medicolegal Aspects and Sperm Examination Procedures in Rape Cases: A Narrative Literature Review

Community Approaches to Sexual Assault: VAWA’s Role and Survivors’ Experiences

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