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Development of a model for examination and collection in cases of sexual assault/Rape, called Sexual Assault and Forensic evidence kit (SAFE KIT) in 1998.
This kit is based on the Ontario Police Force kit used in Canada. Extensive feedback was sought from several forensic experts, gynecologists, public health experts and women’s rights groups.
Medical history , sexual assault history , nature of evidence collected and treatment provided
Body maps to record injuries(for both male and female bodies)
Tables for Tanner Staging for boys and girls are provided for age estimation
Negotiation with the Hospital Authorities to implement SAFE KIT in 2 Public Hospitals in April 2008. These were:• Rajawadi - a 500-bed, well equipped
hospital;&• Oshiwara Maternity home - an extension
centre of the Cooper hospital. Agreement over conducting periodical training
on understanding sexual violence, provision of crisis intervention by CEHAT team and documentation of the experience of using the kit.
Trainings conducted for: Defining sexual violence. Addressing Myths and Facts related to sexual
violence. Use of Case studies to facilitate the use of the
SAFE KIT
Mandatory Admission Mandatory Police case. Patients shuttled from major tertiary hospital
to maternity home for examination. Discharge date prolonged till evidence is sent
to Forensic laboratory. X-rays/ USG/ and procedures conducted
rampantly Option of partial evidence collection not
given to women
Lack of confidentiality, privacy Lack of belief in the woman's story Precedence of forensic role over clinical
role. Multiple players in the chain of custody.
Review and change obsolete procedures related to management and care of victims of Rape
Clarify ambiguity between forensic and clinical role of Doctors
Evolve a multidisciplinary team to respond to various needs of the victims
Obtaining consent of survivor before collecting evidence and explaining the importance of such evidence
Collection and documentation of evidence A clear and fool proof chain of custody
that preserves evidence collected Providing medical care Providing psychological support Referral and follow up for further care