VAWA Forensic VAWA Forensic Compliance ProjectCompliance Project

Forensic Evidence Collection:Policies and Systems

Survey Results

Forensic Evidence Collection Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Policies & Systems: The Process

Survey Tool Development

Drafted* Piloted at OVW Conference

Refined * Web-based

Distributed * STOP Administrators* Coalition Executive Directors

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSurvey Responders

N = 60

N= 60 There were a total of 60 Survey Responders

33 out of 56 (59%) States/Territories were represented by the Survey Responders 0

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13 Responders indicated that the identity of the First Responder may vary within their state.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems First Responders to Victim

N = 36

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9 Responders indicated kit tracking mechanisms vary within their state.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsKit Tracking Mechanism

N = 34

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7 Responders indicated that responsibility for Narrative collection varies within their state.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Narrative Collection

N = 33

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12 Responders indicated the evidence storage location varies within their state.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Evidence Storage

N = 35

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11 Responders indicated responsibility for transporting evidence varies within their state.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsEvidence Transportation

N = 28

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Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Processing Anonymous Cases through CODIS

Only 5 Responders indicated their state or a local jurisdiction within their state was currently processing or considering processing “anonymous” cases through CODIS

21 Responders indicated SAFE exam time limits Vary. Other Responders specified: decision of medical personnel; and no statute of limitations.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems SAFE Exam Time Limitations

N = 29

01020304050607080

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11 Responders indicated storage limits for SAFE Exam kits vary.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsSAFE Exam Storage Limitations

N= 19

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1015202530354045

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Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Who Communicates Options to Victim?

N= 36

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Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & SystemsTracking and Monitoring

Q: Does your State track/monitor the ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims decide to report to law enforcement and participate in the system?

21 States/Territories responded ….

Of those 21, only 4 jurisdictions indicated that, yes, they do track ‘anonymous’ cases.

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Tracking and Monitoring

Q: Does your State track/monitor ‘anonymous’ cases and record what percent of victims reported & are participating in the system, andsuccessfully prosecute their case?

19 States/Territories responded…

Of those 19, only 1 Territory indicated that, yes, they are tracking ‘anonymous’ cases through prosecution.

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: SAFE Payment Procedures

N= 36

0102030405060

Percent

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems:

Evidence Collection TypeN= 39

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Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Enabling Legislation for Exam Procedures

(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 28

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Current Pending

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & SystemsForensic Evidence Collection Policies: & SystemsStatewide Legislation or Protocols

(in place, or expected to be, in 2008)N = 24

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EvidenceCollection

Data Collection PaymentProtocols