Sexual assault forensic workshop

Abstract

The Vincent Report into the Farah Jama Case highlights the issues regarding the taking of sexual assault evidence and the potential risks of contamination. This workshop aims to use the lessons learned in forensic medicine in relation to sexual assault in live victims and translated into better processes for examining the dead victims of sexual assault in order to prevent the risk of cross contamination. We will be producing a number of scenarios and using mannequins to demonstrate the appropriate system for taking sexual assault evidence to minimise the risk of contamination and also to assist with the documentation and recognition of particular patterns of injury in sexual assault and their potential significance in recovering valid forensic evidence in these contexts. The workshop will be run by Dr Cathy Lincoln who has extensive experience in distinguishing between genital injuries in sexual assault and consensual sex and Dr Chris Lawrence who is the Director of Statewide Forensic Medical Services for the State of Tasmania. The Vincent Report into the Farah Jama Case highlights the issues regarding the taking of sexual assault evidence and the potential risks of contamination. This workshop aims to use the lessons learned in forensic medicine in relation to sexual assault in live victims and translated into better processes for examining the dead victims of sexual assault in order to prevent the risk of cross contamination. We will be producing a number of scenarios and using mannequins to demonstrate the appropriate system for taking sexual assault evidence to minimise the risk of contamination and also to assist with the documentation and recognition of particular patterns of injury in sexual assault and their potential significance in recovering valid forensic evidence in these contexts. The workshop will be run by Dr Cathy Lincoln who has extensive experience in distinguishing between genital injuries in sexual assault and consensual sex and Dr Chris Lawrence who is the Director of Statewide Forensic Medical Services for the State of Tasmania.