ASAI - Key Process - Initial Action

Question 1

What are the key process points?

Answer 1

• Initial action on contact
• Case Referral
• Providing Specialist Support
• Preliminary Interview
• Information Feedback
• Medical Examination
• Formal Interview
• Investigation and evidence assessment
• Resolution Options
• Prosecution
• Final actions and record keeping
• Prevention opportunities and responsibilities

Question 2

During the Initial Action process what should you obtain from the victim?

Answer 2

Brief details of the complaint to ascertain if the matter is of a sexual nature and determine what immediate action is required.

Question 3

During the Initial Action process what details do you obtain from the victim?

Answer 3

• details and whereabouts if not reporting in person
• brief circumstances of the alleged offence
• scene location if known
• offenders description
• offenders method of travel and whereabouts

Question 4

During the Initial Action process what do you record in your notebook?

Answer 4

details of all tasks undertaken including information provided by the victim and witnesses.

Question 5

During the Initial Action process what should you advise the victim?

Answer 5

that specialist sexual assault support is available and with the victims consent, contact that support.

Question 6

During the Initial Action process when should the matter be referred to CIB?

Answer 6

ASAP!

Question 7

During the Initial Action process while the matter is transferred to CIB what actions should be taken?

Answer 7

• ensure the victims and any other persons involved safety and immediate health needs are met.
• handle exhibits carefully to minimise contamination/loss of trace evidence
• consider other immediate needs
• secure witnesses
• locate or identify suspected offender considering if it is appropriate to speak with the suspect immediately to prevent loss of evidence.
• preserve crime scene and other physical evidence

Question 8

During the Initial Action process what should you advise the victim to refrain from doing if it is an acute matter.

Answer 8

-eating or drinking
-going to the toilet
-washing or showering
-washing their hands
-biting their fingernails
-changing clothing’
-smoking
brushing/combing hair
-brushing teeth or rinsing their mouth

Question 9

During the Initial Action process if the suspect is not known what should be done to preserve evidence?

Answer 9

Wrap the victim in a sterile sheet to prevent cross contamination

Question 10

During the Initial Action process what should be explained to the victim regularly?

Answer 10

The processes and the reasons for the actions that are taken.