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Virtual Workshop: A Discussion on Research and a Multidisciplinary Response to Sexual Assault

The Virtual Workshop: A Discussion on Research and a Multidisciplinary Response to Sexual Assault explores the advantages of a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault cases, highlighting the inclusion of recommendations from NIJ’s National Best Practices for Sexual Assault Kits: A Multidisciplinary Approach into sexual assault response processes (see https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/250384.pdf). Additionally, this virtual workshop includes recent findings and research projects that have supported a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault response reform. This no cost workshop convenes a wide audience including sexual assault nurse examiners, criminal justice practitioners representing federal, state, and local agencies, as well as subject matter experts from across the United States.

The workshop was recorded and is available in sixteen segments. Day one included and introduction and nine "chapters," each discussing a different aspect of the issue. Day 2 two included six presentations by subject matter experts and wrapped up with a roundtable discussion. 

Day 1 - 

(This video also includes an introduction to the workshop. The presentation for chapter  one begins at 0.05:42.)

Day 2 -

(This video includes a short introduction to the second day of the workshop. The presentation begins at 0.01:19.)

Date Published: February 17, 2022