Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation: A Multidisciplinary Approach.Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation: A Multidisciplinary Approach multidisciplinary approach A term referring to the philosophy of converging multiple specialties and/or technologies to establish a diagnosis or effect a therapy , edited by Robert R. Hazelwood and Ann Wolbert Burgess, CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Checking) An error checking technique used to ensure the accuracy of transmitting digital data. The transmitted messages are divided into predetermined lengths which, used as dividends, are divided by a fixed divisor. Press, Washington, DC, 2001. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation is a state-of-the-art book on the comprc ehensive investigation of sexual assaults and rapes using a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the effectiveness of efforts. It represents the latest "contemporary bible" on modern investigative awareness, with the methods, information, and techniques specifically focused on the victims, investigators, forensic scientists, prosecutors, and perpetrators of sexual crimes. The book presents a unique understanding and the motivations of the criminal that provides investigators, responders, and technical supporters with the latest insights into the offender's behavior and allows for a more complete and systematic investigation into such crimes. It is a book by the experts in the fields of multidisciplinary approaches involving members of the uniform and investigative branches of law enforcement; prosecution, behavioral science behavioral science n. A scientific discipline, such as sociology, anthropology, or psychology, in which the actions and reactions of humans and animals are studied through observational and experimental methods. , and forensic science The application of scientific knowledge and methodology to legal problems and criminal investigations. Sometimes called simply forensics, forensic science encompasses many different fields of science, including anthropology, biology, chemistry, engineering, genetics, personnel; and special populations of victims, including their victimology vic·tim·ol·o·gy n. The study of crime victims. vic  tim·ol o·gist n. and attackers, all with the primary mission of effective case investigation, management, and prosecution. The book offers contemporary information methods and techniques through 24 chapters systematically loaded and incorporated into five distinct sections. Section I addresses the victims of sexual assault and rapes, their thoughts and reactions, and the often-overlooked sexual crimes committed in nursing homes. Section II categorizes the rapist from a profile standpoint and discusses the fantasies and motivations regarding serial sexual crimes, including behavioral interviews with rape victims. It also covers false allegation investigations, the typology typology /ty·pol·o·gy/ (ti-pol´ah-je) the study of types; the science of classifying, as bacteria according to type. typology the study of types; the science of classifying, as bacteria according to type. of offenders who commit assaults on children, the latest on cyberstalking Cyberstalking is use of the Internet or other electronic means to stalk someone. This term is used interchangeably with online harassment and online abuse. Stalking generally involves harassing or threatening behavior that an individual engages in repeatedly, such as pedophiles and investigations thereof, and the identification and use of collateral materials in sexual crime investigations and prosecutions. Section III contains the latest in physical evidence and evidence recovery considerations. It discusses forensic science examination, collection, and observation of physical and trace evidence of the victim, offender, and the crime scene, as needed as needed prn. See prn order. , in a multi-disciplinary approach. Sections IV and V update the latest information concerning juvenile and female sexual offenders, with findings about the serial rapist that contradict popular stereotypes about serial criminals. Numerous areas standout in the book, but three emerge above the others. First, the book gives a valuable typology on analyzing sex crimes from the viewpoint of the offender, rather than only from the victim, society, or mental health professionals. Second, the book uses several real cases (names protected) in selected chapters to set the stage for capturing the valuable concepts and techniques and their applications, including a proposed investigative model concerning false allegations. Third, the book contains a case study supported by the criminal investigative analysis concept and methodology applied against the study supported with a recommended questioning sequence for professional multidisciplinary investigative results and completeness. Practical Aspects of Rape Investigation is a book that every active multidisciplinary member involved in investigating and responding to sexual assaults and rapes should not only read but keep nearby to assist them in their duties. The book could help law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). select investigators to handle these crimes and aid all multidisciplinary agencies conducting sexual assault and rape investigations and responses prepare written policies and procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental . It contains information on practical approaches for cyberstalking investigators and image task force members. Sexual assault nurse examination programs and the multidisciplinary departments of universities and colleges could incorporate elements of the book into their efforts. Overall, implementing the information, concepts, and techniques in this book should assist ongoing investigations and coordinate more arrests, convictions, and resolutions of cases, with a spin-off of providing for a safer society through cost-effective efforts. Reviewed by Larry R. Moore Certified Emergency Manager International Association of Emergency Managers The International Association of Emergency Managers (abbreviated IAEM) is a non-profit educational organization for emergency management professionals around the world. The organization certifies individuals as Certified Emergency Managers (CEM). Knoxville, Tennessee “Knoxville” redirects here. For other uses, see Knoxville (disambiguation). Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the state of Tennessee, behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox CountyGR6. |
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