Sex Assault Investigation Flashcards
What IS the DFSA?
A chemical agent that allows non consensual sexual contact
Can be caused involuntary by consumption of a spiked drink
What is the definition of DFSA?
Drug
Facilitated
Sexual
Assault
What are common elements to DFSA?
Occurs in social settings
Assisted with another form of consumption
What are common symptoms if DFSA?
Memory loss
Uncertainty in sex activity, clarity or other details
Reports being more intoxicated than normal
Experiences an excessive hangover
What substances are used in DFSA?
Etoh
Benzodiazepines
Diazepam
Rufies
What are the affects of benzodiazepines?
Rapidly absorbed in the system, exert desired effect-30mins
What are the characteristics of ketamine?
Out if body experience
Hallucinations
Amnesia/dream like recollection
What are the time frames for DFSA to disparate from your body?
W/in 12 hrs-80% positive test 13-24 hrs-60% 25-36 hrs-45% 37-48 hrs- 35% 49-60 hrs- 15%
How should you collect the specimen (evidence) for DFSA?
Collect blood and urine
Collect blood in grey stopper top tube
What are common misconceptions of sexual assault?
It’s done by a stranger
Great deal of physical violence
Leaves signs of physical injury
Reported immediately to police
What is a common misconception in sex assault vs healthy sex?
Once you get a person excited, he/she cannot stop
How are victims chosen/perceived as?
Vulnerable
Accessible
Lacking in credibility
It’s intentionally and purposeful
What are the 5 norms that contribute to violence?
1) Males promoting violence
2) exploitation
3) objectification
4) oppression
5) risk taking behaviors in males
Who are some of the most vulnerable, accessible, and perceived as lacking credibility in our society?
Women- especially those of color Children Adolescents People with DD Communication impairments Any dependent person
