Rural Sexual Assault Investigation Curriculum

The Rural Sexual Assault Investigation Curriculum is a 30.5-hour tuition free course designed for rural sexual assault investigators. This curriculum will provide information on the dynamics of sexual assault; first responder responsibilities; victim/suspect interview techniques; first responder responsibilities; investigative techniques for stranger and non-stranger sexual assaults to include an emphasis on evidence potential and the documentation, collection, and preservation of the evidence; the roles of the sexual assault nurse examiner and victim advocates; and an interactive presentation from a rape survivor. A unique component of this curriculum will include hands-on, mock crime scene exercises. Session locations to be determined.

For more information contact Mira Frosolono at 1-800-635-6310.

Eligible Participants: STOP sub-grantees and Grants to Combat Violence Against Women on Campuses grantees

Recommended participants: Rural Investigators
 

	Tentative Agenda
Day 1	8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Administrative and Intro
	8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dynamics of Sexual Assault
	9:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. First Responder
	11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lunch
	12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Victim Interview
	3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Medical-Forensic Examination
Day 2	8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Crime Scene Processing
	12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
	1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Investigative Techniques
	3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Suspect Interrogation
Day 3	8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Forensic Laboratory
	10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Legal Issues
	12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Survivor’s Perspective
	1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Evaluations & Exam

 

 

 

7723 Col. Glenn Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
501-570-8000
1-800-635-6310
Fax: 501-565-3081