This work addresses specific investigative and forensic processes related to sex crimes for those who work in law enforcement, the defense community, or inthe private sector. It is an unprecedented collaborative work -- the first working manual for sex crime investigators, written by sex crime investigators and forensic scientists. The key feature of this work is a thorough overview ofthe investigative and forensic processes related to sex crime investigation. It takes the reader through investigative and forensic processes in a logical sequence, showing how investigations of rape and sexual assault can and shouldbe conducted from start to finish. It is intended to set the investigative and forensic standard for sex crimes investigation. It is designed to be accessible, in terms of language, not only to a detective or investigator who does hands on casework, but to the student in the classroom learning about the subject for the first time. This work is an excellent training manual for sex crime investigators around the world. It is also an excellent textbook for any handson university course on the subject of sex crime investigation. This work is an excellent supplement for any investigative course involving violent crime or death investigation. Includes four new chapters: Sex Crimes, Human Trafficking, Rape Trauma Syndrome and Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault* Written in a clear, practical style, ideal for sex crime investigators including: professionals in forensic nursing, forensic laboratories, law enforcement and the legal community*Authored by qualified investigators and forensic professionals with over 30 years of collective experience working cases, preparing them for court and offering testimony
- ISBN: 978-0-12-386029-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 640
- Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés