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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs

NIJ - Improving All Forensic Sciences

Journal
Police Chief
Date Published
September 2009
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding, Technical Assistance

The Neurobiology of Sexual Assault: Implications for Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Victim Advocacy

December 2012

Dr. Campbell brings together research on the neurobiology of trauma and the criminal justice response to sexual assault. She explains the underlying neurobiology of traumatic events, its emotional and physical manifestation, and how these processes can impact the investigation and prosecution of sexual assaults. Real-world, practical implications are examined for first responders, such as law enforcement, nurses, prosecutors, and advocates.