Examining the Standardized Application of Rape Kits
An Exploratory Study of Post-Sexual Assault Professional Practices
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15217440 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Deborah Parnis (Trent University, corresponding author), Janice Du Mont (0000-0002-4851-1104, Health Sciences Centre) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 846-853 |
| Publication date | 2002-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Care For Women International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399330290112362 |
| PMID | 12487699 |
| OpenAlex | W2122391460 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 16 |
In this exploratory study we examine the practices surrounding with respect to standardization the administration and processing of the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (SAEK). Despite the presumed scientific objectivity of this protocol, our survey of sexual assault nurses, physicians, police, and forensic scientists found that discretionary practices pervaded the evidentiary process. We argue that there must be greater awareness of the shaping of medicolegal evidence. Given the diverse characteristics of sexual assaults and of the health care needs of sexually assaulted women, we also suggest that it may be unreasonable to apply a single standard model of a rape kit
Criminology · Exploratory research · Medical emergency · Objectivity (philosophy · Poison control · Political science · Sexual assault · Sociology · Standardization · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Law · Legal Education and Practice Innovations · Medicine · Psychology · Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,52 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2025 (23) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |