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Episode 4: Aquatic abuse homicide |
Andrea Zaferes is a medicolegal death investigator who specializes in the handling of aquatic cases from the crime scene to the courtroom. Recognized in multiple jurisdictions and by the U.S. Army as an expert witness in bodies-found-in-water and aquatic death investigations, Zaferes has trained dive teams, law enforcement, medical examiners, and many others for over 30 years. A member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, Andrea is also an author, public speaker, and a regular presenter at the Conference on Crimes Against Women. This episode focuses on Aquatic Abuse Homicide– cases that often appear at first as tragic accidents, aquatic homicide is a pattern of homicidal activity that occurs more often than one might realize. Today, aquatic homicide is a well-honed field of investigation that requires both specific training and crime scene methodology. Content warnings for this episode include: Physical violence, child abuse, sexual violence, drug/alcohol abuse, suicide/self-harm (2020).
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Podcast | Homicide, Investigation, Medical | February 21, 2023 | Download |
Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault in Rural Areas |
This article discusses obstacles to reporting sexual assault in rural areas and the need for more research concerning sexual assault in these communities (2009).
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Article | Advocacy, Investigation, Medical, Prosecution, Rural, Sexual Assault, Systemic Change | February 1, 2023 | Download |
The evaluation of non-fatal strangulation in the health care setting |
This paper details evaluation techniques for nurses and doctors involved with non-fatal strangulation cases (2016).
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Report | Medical, Strangulation | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Psychological impact of stalking on male & female health care professional victims of stalking & domestic violence |
This paper investigates stalking experiences of health care professionals who were also victims of domestic violence (2018).
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Report | DV, Medical, Stalking, Victims | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Non-fatal strangulation documentation toolkit |
This document provides first responders with tools for detection and documentation in non-fatal strangulation cases (2016).
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Report | Medical, Strangulation | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Intimate partner violence in rural U.S. areas: What every nurse should know |
This article describes the unique aspects of intimate partner violence in rural populations. It also describes a simple screening tool that can be used in various settings (2014).
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Report | DV, Medical, Rural | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Integrating intimate partner violence assessment & intervention into healthcare in the United States: A systems approach |
This article outlines a systems approach to the implementation of IPV screening and counseling, with a focus on integrated health and advocacy service delivery to support identification and interventions (2015).
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Report | DV, Medical, Risk Assessment/LAP, Systemic Change, Victims | January 27, 2023 | Download |
Current evidence: Intimate partner violence, trauma-related mental health conditions, & chronic illness |
This information sheet presents current evidence on the physical and mental consequences of IPV (2014).
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Fact Sheet | DV, Medical, Mental Health, Neurobiology, Sexual Assault, Victims | January 27, 2023 | Download |
A systematic review of the epidemiology of nonfatal strangulation, a human rights & health concern |
The authors uncover the literature on the epidemiology of nonfatal strangulation by an intimate partner (2014).
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Report | Judges, Medical, Strangulation, Systemic Change, Victims | January 25, 2023 | Download |
A comparison of intimate partner & other sexual assault survivors’ use of different types of specialized hospital-based violence services |
This paper analyzes the use of acute care services for sexual assault victims, as well as survivor and assault characteristics (2017).
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Report | Medical, Sexual Assault, Victims | January 25, 2023 | Download |