VAWA Forensic Compliance Project Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies and Systems Survey Results

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

13 Responders indicated that the identity of the First Responder may vary within their state. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems First Responders to Victim N = 36

9 Responders indicated kit tracking mechanisms vary within their state. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Kit Tracking Mechanism N = 34

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

12 Responders indicated the evidence storage location varies within their state. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Evidence Storage N = 35

11 Responders indicated responsibility for transporting evidence varies within their state. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Evidence Transportation N = 28

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

11 Responders indicated storage limits for SAFE Exam kits vary. Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems SAFE Exam Storage Limitations N= 19

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Who Communicates Options to Victim? N= 36

Forensic Evidence Collection: Policies & Systems Tracking 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, and successfully 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

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies & Systems: Evidence Collection Type N= 39

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

Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Forensic Evidence Collection Policies: & Systems Statewide Legislation or Protocols (in place, or expected to be, in 2008) N = 24