WEBINAR: Sexual Assault Suspect Examinations: Strengthening Offender-Focused Investigations

Audience: This training is a learning opportunity for all professionals responding to sexual assault and child sexual abuse (Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Community-Based Advocates, System-Based Advocates, Forensic Interviewers, CACs, SANEs, Forensic Nurses, and Forensic Laboratory Personnel).

Webinar Description: Suspect examinations are a critical but often overlooked component of an offender-focused sexual assault investigation.  This webinar is an opportunity to understand the updated Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI) suspect examination evidence collection kit.  In addition, we will explore best-practice medical and legal considerations, such as safety, consent, and evidence collection techniques.

Participants will:

• Gain knowledge on the importance of suspect examinations in sexual assault cases to enhance offender-focused investigations.
• Learn about best-practice medical and legal considerations during the performance of suspect evidence collection examinations.
• Understand the recent changes and updates to the Kansas Suspect Evidence Collection Kit.