The Use of Body-Worn Cameras in Sexual Assault Cases Police departments across the country are increasing the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) to record interactions between police officers and the public. [67] Typically mounted to a police officer’s head or chest, a BWC is a camera equipped with one or more microphones, a battery, and...

The Use of Body-Worn Cameras in Sexual Assault Cases Police departments across the country are increasing the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) to record interactions between police officers and the public. [67] Typically mounted to a police officer’s head or chest, a BWC is a camera equipped with one or more microphones, a battery, and...

Drug-Facilitated and Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault SART members should understand that alcohol-facilitated sexual assault (AFSA) or drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) occurs when a victim’s intoxication from drugs or alcohol impairs their cognitive and physical functions to the extent that they are unable to consent to sexual activity. A victim may not be able to communicate unwillingness...

Drug-Facilitated and Alcohol-Facilitated Sexual Assault SART members should understand that alcohol-facilitated sexual assault (AFSA) or drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) occurs when a victim’s intoxication from drugs or alcohol impairs their cognitive and physical functions to the extent that they are unable to consent to sexual activity. A victim may not be able to communicate unwillingness...

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence SARTs need to be educated in all types of sexual assault, especially those that are most common but often overlooked. Most sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim, often in the context of an intimate partner relationship. Many SARTs are well equipped to support victims whose offender is...

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence SARTs need to be educated in all types of sexual assault, especially those that are most common but often overlooked. Most sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim, often in the context of an intimate partner relationship. Many SARTs are well equipped to support victims whose offender is...

Technology and Sexual Assault Cases Developments in technology continue to affect the way offenders target victims, victims report sexual assault, crimes are investigated, possible types of evidence are collected, communities respond to sexual assault, and ongoing collateral harassment of or retaliation against victims occur. This section of the SART Toolkit provides information on some concerns...

Technology and Sexual Assault Cases Developments in technology continue to affect the way offenders target victims, victims report sexual assault, crimes are investigated, possible types of evidence are collected, communities respond to sexual assault, and ongoing collateral harassment of or retaliation against victims occur. This section of the SART Toolkit provides information on some concerns...

Investigative Response by Law Enforcement Law enforcement’s response to victims of sexual assault has a tremendous impact on their recovery and long-term wellbeing. Law enforcement response also plays a critical role in the community’s response and work toward prevention. Officers and investigators who use trauma-informed practices during interactions with victims will validate and assist in...

Investigative Response by Law Enforcement Law enforcement’s response to victims of sexual assault has a tremendous impact on their recovery and long-term wellbeing. Law enforcement response also plays a critical role in the community’s response and work toward prevention. Officers and investigators who use trauma-informed practices during interactions with victims will validate and assist in...