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Rape Investigation Manual: A Guide to Investigation Procedures, Victim Care and Case Development

NCJ Number
164038
Author(s)
J R Powers
Date Published
1996
Length
322 pages
Annotation
This book presents procedural guidelines for detectives in the field of sexual crime investigation.
Abstract
The author offers instructions on the investigation of forcible rape, unusual sexual crimes, including those that specifically target children, from taking the original complaint through trial court preparation. In addition, it outlines the duties and responsibilities of each person assigned to the investigation. Topics covered in the book are Rape Trauma (Stress) Syndrome, Sexual Crime Victims Interviews, Offender Behavior, Paraprofessionals and Professions, Interrogations and Confessions, Laws and Legal Decisions, Report Terminology and Writing. Forms and illustration required in any sexual investigation are provided along with a glossary. references and cases cited