National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) recently released a report on National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach. The report describes a victim-centered approach to sexual assault cases that positively impacts sexual assault response, the experiences of victims, and ultimately results in safer communities. The report emphasizes the importance of victim engagement. The recommendations call for careful, step-by-step medical-forensic examin...