St Mary's SARC: An Introduction to the Role of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and the Forensic and Medical Aspects of Sexual Assault Examinations

3rd November 2010 - 5th November 2010
Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre, Manchester

Days 1 & 2 will focus on general aspects including adult complainants
Day 3 will focus on child sexual abuse

This induction programme offers an overview of the issues and procedures involved in the provision of services in relation to sexual offences. The course is aimed at Sexual Offences Forensic Physicians, General Forensic Physicians, Forensic Nurse Examiners, Police Officers and those working within or towards establishing a Sexual Assault Referral Centre. The course will cover:

• The Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
• Overview of the SARC and its services
• Forensic science
• Anatomy and dermatological conditions
• The CPS and the Sexual Offences Act
• Police investigation and the national picture
• Swab taking
• Psychological sequelae
• STIs and PEP
• Consent and capacity
• Injuries
• Note keeping
• Examination of the adult complainant
• Forensic odontology
• Statement writing
• Court room skills
• Children’s SARC
• Forensic medical examination: child
• Role of the Child Advocate
• Photo documentation and use of the colposcope
• The role of the social worker
• Police investigation – CSA
• Child protection
• Genital findings workshop

Course fees:

£300.00 for days 1 & 2
£400.00 for days 1, 2 and 3

(Please note that the content on day three is not designed as a stand alone programme and attendance on this day only is therefore, not available)

Please contact
Clare.McManmon@cmft.nhs.uk / 0161 701 2323
for further information and to book a place.