ASTM-E1843:2020 Edition

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E1843-20 Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	2020	5

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Description

ASTM E1843-20

Active Standard: Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol

ASTM E1843

Scope

1.1 This guide outlines the basic components for the development of a sexual violence investigation protocols, with specific attention to the examination of sexual violence scenes, victims and suspects of sexual violence, the recovery of testimonial, physical, and behavioral evidence, and the preservation and custody of physical evidence.

1.2 This guide outlines protocols requiring the experience of experts in a diversity of fields. A multidisciplinary team approach to sexual violence investigation is necessary and is the current standard of care. This team should include members skilled in the following disciplines: law enforcement, criminalistics, victim advocacy, and clinical, forensic practice.

1.3 This standard cannot replace knowledge, skills, or abilities acquired through education, training, and experience (see Practice E2917, Education and Training) and is to be used in conjunction with professional judgement by individuals with such discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Keywords

criminal investigation; criminalistics; forensic sciences; pediatric abuse; rape; sexual violence;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.100.99 (Other standards related to laboratory medicine)

DOI: 10.1520/E1843-20

Additional information

Standard Title	E1843-20 Standard Guide for Sexual Violence Investigation, Examination, and Evidence Collection Protocol
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2020
Pages Count	5
ICS Codes	11.100.99 - Other standards related to laboratory medicine