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	West Virginia Sexual Assault Legal Guide
		In any other sexual offense prosecution, evidence of specific instances of the victim's prior sexual conduct with the defendant is admissible on the issue of consent only if that evidence is first heard out of the presence of the jury and found by the judge to be relevant.
		The sexual assault victim has been forced to experience an event that, from her viewpoint, is often mostly emotionally asexual.
		Note: Evidence that a defendant committed violent or turbulent acts toward the sexual assault victim or toward others of which is she aware is relevant to establish her fear of her attacker which is a major element of proof of first-degree sexual assault (State v.
	www.lectlaw.com /files/sex11.htm (7105 words)

	Sexual Assault
		Sexual Assault, whether committed by a stranger, friend, or acquaintance is a crime of violence.
		A student who sexually assaults another student is subject to both criminal and civil prosecution in a court of law and disciplinary action by Georgia Southern University.
		Sexual Misconduct is defined as the “intentional touching of the victim's intimate parts (primarily genital area, groin, inner thigh, buttock, or breast) without or against the victim's consent.
	students.georgiasouthern.edu /judicial/assault.htm (1577 words)

	Sexual Assault Survivors
		Although sexual harassment and assault is most likely to be perpetrated by a man against a woman, it can and does happen to both men and women, in heterosexual and same-sex scenarios.
		Sexual harassment is any comment or conduct of a sexual nature that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.
		Sexual assault is an act of violence, where an individual is coerced or forced into sexual activity, or is unable to provide consent (ex: if intoxicated or drugged).
	mcmaster.ca /health/hwc/Newsletters/mar05/sexual_assault_survivors.htm (769 words)

	SASS: Responding to Sexual Assault (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sexual Assault Services of Saskatchewan (SASS) is a provincial coalition of ten Saskatchewan agencies that provide support and services to individuals, primarily women, who have experienced sexual assault.
		Two focus groups were held with emergency room personnel and sexual assault service providers to get a sense, from the point of view of "front-line workers", of what was working well and what the challenges were in terms of responding to sexual assault survivors.
		The ideal (for physicians, nurses, other hospital staff and sexual assault centre personnel) is feeling that one is part of a team all of whom are doing their best on behalf of the survivor.
	www.sasktelwebsite.net /sass/responding.html (8906 words)

	Sexual Assault (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sexual assault is a felony crime in Rhode Island, and punishable by imprisonment of up to 15 years.
		A sexual assault victim should be advised not to change clothes, shower, bathe, douche, eat, drink, smoke or chew gum before the examination.
		In the case of a sexual assault on campus, the University simultaneously attempts to respect the individual’s privacy as well as the community’s need to protect themselves from potential danger.
	www.rwu.edu /camplife/handbook/sexualassault.htm (1332 words)

	Sexual Assault Kit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In the course of the investigation of the sexual assault, it was found that there was gross inadequacy regarding eliciting history, medical examination and collection of forensic evidence.
		The need to prepare a scientifically sound, easy to use 'Sexual Assualt Kit' for the examination of such victims, with a description of the role of the medical professional including appropriate care and counselling and a standard protocol in eliciting history, examination, and recording the forensic evidence was felt.
		The aim was that the kit find use not only for the medical community, but also facilitate understanding of women's activists about the nature of evidence and methods for it's collection that need to be undertaken to make a strong medical case for victims of sexual assault.
	www.cehat.org /publications/sexualassaultkit.html (909 words)

	What is sexual assault- KWSASC
		Although a natural reaction after a sexual assault is to shower and to change clothes, it is important to wait until after the examination to do this.
		Since the Kit can be kept for up to 6 months at the hospital, you have time to decide whether to report the sexual assault to the police or not.
		It is your decision whether or not to report the sexual assault, and when to report (if you are 16 years old or older).
	www.kwsasc.org /services/gettinghelp.html (507 words)

	Sexual Assault (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Forensic Nurse Professionals is a private sexual assault center which works in collaboration with law enforcement to provide forensic evidentiary exams for victims of sexual assault and interpersonal/domestic violence, ages 13 years old and older, at no cost to the patient.
		Once an event is reported, law enforcement pages the on-call sexual assault nurse examiner and arrangements are made to see you as soon as possible.
		Then you will be discharged from the sexual assault center to a place that you will feel safe.
	home.earthlink.net /~cari4n6/fnpi/id6.html (882 words)

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		Prior to conducting a forensic medical examination, the prosecuting attorney or assistant prosecuting attorney in the county where the alleged assault occurred must be notified and approve conducting a forensic medical examination.
		The obtaining of consents included in the sexual assault kit and any additional consents which may be required by law is the responsibility of the hospital.
		After gathering the forensic evidence, the sexual assault kit shall be sealed and turned over to the investigating officer or police agency.
	www.wvsos.com /csrdocs/wordDocs/168-01.doc (1522 words)

	Sexual Assault Awareness \| CU-Boulder Police Dept (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sexual assault is specifically prohibited on campus and in the
		The office of Victim Assistance (492-8855) has trained professionals available to discuss an incident of sexual assault in a private setting, help a victim decide which reporting options are best, and make referrals to the appropriate support services.
		Support to facilitate reporting the assault, and a brochure titled Reporting Sexual Assault: A Guide for CU Students is provided.
	www.colorado.edu /police/safety/sexualassault.html (458 words)

	SEXUAL ASSAULT KITS
		In general, if more than 72 hours has elapsed from the time of the sexual assault to the time of the medical examination, the chances of finding semen evidence in the body of a living victim are greatly diminished.
		However, it may be prudent to collect a sexual assault kit if you have any doubts or concerns.
		Penile Swabbing Evidence Kits If a male suspect is taken into custody within 18 hours of the incident and he has not showered or bathed, a Penile Swabbing Evidence Kit provided by the Oregon State Police Forensic Services Division should be collected.
	www.iape.org /DownLoads/WCSO/sexual_assault_kits.htm (706 words)

	WSU hosts sexual assault forum
		“Most sexual assaults happen with alcohol beverage intake along the line, but the issue is not how drunk you are, it just doesn’t compare to what’s being dealt with,” Lanik said.
		Last year, six sexually assaulted victims came to the hospital and were admitted, but there were more that never came in.
		Most sexually assaulted victims are between the ages of 18 and 22.
	www.winona.edu /winonan/s2003/04-16/sexualassault.htm (592 words)

	Sexual Assault Information
		Sexual Assault is any sexual contact without your permission or consent*.
		Sexual assault includes unwanted kissing, fondling, oral sex, vaginal or anal intercourse, raping with an object, forcing you to touch genitals, threats of physical harm to you or someone else if you refuse sexual demands.
		Sexual assault is a crime of power and control.
	www.kwic.com /~hnws/womser.htm (1028 words)

	News - Archived Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The sexual assault kit and victim’s underwear were submitted into Evidence; however, the Investigators did not direct that the evidence be sent to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) laboratory for DNA analysis.
		During this communication it was learned that the sexual assault kit and underwear evidence from the December 16, 2002 crime had not been sent to the FDLE laboratory for processing and remained in the CCSO Evidence Bureau.
		The investigation reflects that Sergeant Muscato’s decision to delay submission of the rape kit and undergarment was based upon his supposition that a potential delay in receiving evidence back from the FDLE laboratory would occur, along with the fact that a suspect had not been identified to link back to any DNA evidence detected.
	www.colliersheriff.org /news/archive/archivedetails.asp?nkey=120 (1051 words)

	325th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Victim Liaison Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Sexual assault is an issue in the civilian sector as well as in the military.
		Sexual assault impacts the victim and also the victim's family and friends, as well as the Air Force mission.
		The Sexual Assault Victim Liaison Program was developed with the primary goal to ensure that victims of sexual assault are provided with quality supportive services throughout the investigative and legal process to ensure that "re-victimization" does not occur.
	www.tyndall.af.mil /325mdg/SALVP (762 words)

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		Under standard procedure, the victim of a sexual assault was taken to a hospital, where a physician used the kit to collect evidence.
		On November 8, 1983, Edward Heller, a police criminologist, examined the sexual assault kit.
		He testified that tests to identify blood group substances were not routinely conducted during the initial examination of an assault kit and in only about half of all cases in any event.
	www.oranous.com /florida/AmosKing/ArizonaYoungblood.htm (7270 words)

	People v Brown (2005 NYSlipOp 25303)
		Because the victim was rendered unconscious by the defendant during the assault, she was not able to identify the defendant as the perpetrator in court.
		The sexual assault kit which contained swabs from the examination of the complainant (People's exhibit 8) was received by the New York City Police Department on August 16, 1993.
		She testified that in her opinion, from comparing the two profiles, the defendant, Michael Brown, was the source of the male DNA from the sexual assault kit sent to Bode Technology.
	www.courts.state.ny.us /REPORTER/3dseries/2005/2005_25303.htm (1766 words)

	Collection of Forensic DNA Evidence (Genetic DNA Fingerprints): Encyclopedia of Diagnostic Genomics and Proteomics ...
		After sexual assaults, biological stains are often collected in a hospital environment, at home, at a general practitioner's office, or at a police station.
		Sexual assault kit (University of Bern/Swissforensix, Switzerland): Standardized descriptions and checklists are printed on the actual envelopes that contain the collection materials.
		Intense swabbing and the use of sexual assault kits are simple yet very important procedures that guarantee maximum yield of DNA and collection of biological material even if it is not visible at the moment of collection.
	www.benecke.com /dnacollection.html (2974 words)

	Trent University ::: Institute for Health Studies
		The third and current phase is centred on a provincial-level qualitative study of sexually assaulted women with respect to their experiences with sexual assault care and treatment centres and medical forensic evidence collection.
		The goal of this project is to determine the nature of medicolegal practices and assess their effectiveness for both health care and the legal processing of sexual assault.
		Parnis, D. Sexual assault and forensic evidence practices: A case study of the Peterborough region.
	www.trentu.ca /academic/ihs/dparnis.html (1046 words)

	Appendix E, MCG Student Handbook (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A student who sexually assaults another student is subject to criminal and civil prosecution in a court of law, and is also subject to disciplinary action by MCG up to, and including expulsion.
		When it is established in a court of law that a substantial amount of time elapsed before reporting a sexual assault to law enforcement officials, it may diminish the victim's credibility.
		As previously stated, victims of sexual assault by other students may have their case formally heard by the judicial committee or the judicial officer.
	www.mcg.edu /students/handbook/appendixE.html (845 words)

	Making the Right Connection: Sexual Assault
		A sexual assault exam or a pelvic exam will be performed to check for any internal injuries or to test for STDs*.
		Crisis intervention, support, and information for victims of sexual assault provides a first response team free to sexual assault victims 13 and older and their families at hospitals and police stations.
		Services include emotional support, information for the victims and their families, providing a sweat suit for victims to wear home (clothes are often confiscated for evidence) and a sexual assault evidence kit.
	www.misd.net /Connection/sassault.htm (500 words)

	Jack Walraven's Simpson Trial Transcripts
		LAKSHMANAN: A sexual assault kit is the process by which you gain evidence from the genital area, oral area, rectal area, to document that there is any evidence of sexual assault which would indicate--you basically look for evidence of seminal material in these areas.
		If the decedent has died in a hospital and the hospital or police record indicate that sexual assault evidence was collected antemortem, a criminalist shall be requested to verify the collection and determine if additional evidence collection is indicated.
		The prepared evidence kit materials shall be used for sexual assault evidence collection whenever feasible." And then it goes on as to the forms to be filled out and the processing.
	simpson.walraven.org /jun08.html (18452 words)

	Sexual Assault \| Issues \| Ontario Women's Justice Network
		NOTE: Sexual assault is considered a criminal charge and criminal charges are laid by the police, not by the victim.
		The Process: Using what is called a "rape kit" or "sexual assault evidence kit", the doctor will look for any physical indications of sexual activity and assault.
		If you did not make your first report to a member of the Sexual Assault Squad, your file will likely be transferred to the squad at this point.
	www.owjn.org /issues/assault/qa2.htm (1568 words)

	Sexual Assualt Kit
		Being the victim of a sexual assault is a very traumatic experience.
		The kit is organized in a step-by-step manner, and the instruction sheet explains in detail each step of the collection procedure.
		The Suspect Evidence Collection Kit is different from the above kit in that the types of evidence collected are specific for males.
	www.securityandsafetysupply.com /department-supplies/evidence-13.html (356 words)

	Rape: What to Do if You're Raped -- familydoctor.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Rape is any form of forced sexual activity that you don't agree to, ranging from touching to penetration.
		A rape kit is a standard kit with little boxes, microscope slides and plastic bags for collecting and storing evidence.
		Be sure to tell him or her about any physical, emotional or sexual problems you have during this time, even if you don't think they're related to the rape.
	familydoctor.org /314.xml (775 words)

	KBTX \| Sexual Assault Numbers Down
		A 40 percent drop in sexual assault cases sounds dramatic but Assistant Police Chief Freddie Komar says there's more to the numbers.
		While the reports of sexual assault to Bryan police seem to leveling out, Laury Kasowski says calls to the Rape Crisis Center, which serves the entire county, have actually increased.
		The rape crisis center encourages the victims of sexual assault to report, but it doesn't have to mean pressing charges.
	www.kbtx.com /news/headlines/1223942.html (322 words)

	Youngblood
		The Tucson Police Department provided such kits to all hospitals in Pima County for use in sexual assault cases.
		Under standard procedure, the victim of a sexual assault was taken to a hospital, where a physician used the kit to collect evidence.
		The State moved to compel respondent to provide blood and saliva samples for comparison with the material gathered through the use of the sexual assault kit, but the trial court denied the motion on the ground that the State had not obtained a sufficiently large semen sample to make a valid comparison.
	www.law.wayne.edu /Faculty/Fac_web/moran/Youngblood.htm (5120 words)

	Alliance: Newsletter: January 2004: Program Announcements
		The kit is composed of two grey-topped blood tubes and a urine container for collection of specimens.
		The kit also contains instructions for use, a laboratory information form, and a consent form for authorization of release.
		Hospitals may receive the kits free of charge from DCJS by calling the Violence Against Women Unit at (518) 457-9726.
	www.nycagainstrape.org /newsletter_article_158.html (504 words)

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