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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).

This article discusses obstacles to reporting sexual assault in rural areas and the need for more research concerning sexual assault in these communities (2009).

This paper details evaluation techniques for nurses and doctors involved with non-fatal strangulation cases (2016).

This paper investigates stalking experiences of health care professionals who were also victims of domestic violence (2018).

This document provides first responders with tools for detection and documentation in non-fatal strangulation cases (2016).

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).

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).

This information sheet presents current evidence on the physical and mental consequences of IPV (2014).

The authors uncover the literature on the epidemiology of nonfatal strangulation by an intimate partner (2014).

This paper analyzes the use of acute care services for sexual assault victims, as well as survivor and assault characteristics (2017).