1. By James W. Osterburg and Richard H. Ward Copyright © 2007 Matthew Bender & Company, Inc., a member of the LexisNexis Group Newark, NJ 877-374-2919

2. Rape and Other Sex Crimes Osterburg & Ward, 2007

3. 1.Sexual penetration of the victim’s vulva 2.By a person or persons without the victim’s consent 3.Or with a minor child Rape: Elements of Legal Definition Osterburg & Ward, 2007

4.  Sexual assault  Child abuse and molestation  Some forms of pornography  Indecent exposure  Incest  Stalking Types of Sex-Related Crimes Osterburg & Ward, 2007

5.  Psychopathic Personality Stalker  Psychotic Personality Stalker  Celebrity Stalker  Lust Stalker  “Hit Man” Stalker  Love-Scorned Stalker  Domestic Stalker  Political Stalker Types of Stalkers Osterburg & Ward, 2007

6.  Obtain physical description of offender(s)  Determine location where crime took place  Identify possible witnesses  Determine specific actions of offender volunteered by victim  Determine circumstances leading to the attack  Obtain information on weapons and vehicles used  Determine specific location of the attack Rape/Sexual Assault: Goals of Preliminary Interview Osterburg & Ward, 2007

7.  Avoid use of police station  Use counselors for support  Be careful not to lead the victim/witness  Allow victim/witness to use own terminology for describing parts of body, sexual acts, etc.  Obtain exact phrases used by the offender Rape/Sexual Assault: Special Considerations for Interview Osterburg & Ward, 2007

8. Locate and preserve evidence that:  Links victim and offender to crime scene  Establishes that sexual relations took place  Establishes that force was used  Establishes the offender’s role or actions At the Rape/Sexual Assault Crime Scene Osterburg & Ward, 2007

9. Burglary

10. Unlawful entry of any fixed structure, vehicle, or vessel used for regular residence, industry, or business, with or without force, with the intent to commit a felony or larceny.

11.  Was anything unique about timing of burglary?  Have there been prior attempts or other successful burglaries of the premises?  Who knew about the property and location?  Is the property unique?  Have there been similar burglaries?  Any recent publicity in newspapers?

12.  Investigating crime scene  Interviewing witnesses  Using informants  Examining records  Tracing property  Identifying suspects