Media Resources By Topic: medical response

This bibliography includes references to books, video and curricula that aim to inform the public about sexual violence and its aftermath.

This is often a difficult topic to discuss and to learn about. We hope that this list will prove useful to individuals and groups searching for information on this topic. These lists are provided for information purposes only. The Arizona Department of Health Services and the University of Arizona do not specifically endorse the materials listed herein. For more information about a specific resource please contact the listed publisher or distributor directly.

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List by Media Type

Rape Investigation Handbook
A working manual for the investigation of sex crimes written by sex crime investigators and forensic scientists. 456-page book
Brent Turvey and John Savino
http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/
2005
English
Book
Forensic practitioners / medical providers
Law enforcement
Academic Press
legal responses | medical response
Sexual Assault: A Quick Reference for Healthcare, Social Services, and Law Enforcement Professionals
A sexual assault reference guide covering diagnosis, treatment, roles of interdisciplinary team members, evidence collection, and interventions to protect victims and prosecute offenders. 576-page book
Angelo Giardino, Elizabeth Datner, Janice Asher, Barbara Girardin, Diana Faugno, and Mary Spencer
www.gwmedical.com
2004
English
Book
Healthcare providers
Law enforcement
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
G W. Medical Publishing
legal responses | medical response | treatments
Sexual Victimization Across the Lifespan
This book provides information on evaluation and treatment of victims, and legal and prosecution issues of sexual violence at different life stages, situations, and individual capabilities. Book (2 volume set), 1386 pages. Supplementary CD also available.
Angelo Giardino, Elizabeth Datner, Janice Asher, Barbara Girardin, Diana Faugno, and Mary Spencer
www.amazon.com
2003
English
Book
Healthcare providers
Law enforcement
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
G.W. Medical Publishing
legal responses | medical response | treatments
Elder Physical and Sexual Abuse: The Medical Piece
Videos describe how to discover sexual abuse, identify medical signs and collect evidence. 2 videos available in VHS or DVD format; Part 1, 65 minutes and Part 2, 66 minutes
http://www.cdaa.org/multimedia.htm
2003
English
Video
Law enforcement
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
California District Attorneys Association
elder abuse | legal responses | medical response
The Sexual Assault Examination: Essential Forensic Techniques
Forensic collection techniques. 45-minute DVD and instructional reference guide
http://www.amrn.com/sae.html
1997
English
Video
Law enforcement
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
American Forensic Nurses
legal responses | medical response
Speak EC: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Emergency Contraception
Educates women about emergency contraception. 11-minute video
http://reproductiverights.org
2000
English
Video
Not provided
EqualShot Productions
medical response
Presenting Medical Evidence in an Adult Rape Trial
Provides sophisticated medical information for a successful rape trial prosecution. Part of the Understanding Sexual Violence: Prosecuting Adult Rape and Sexual Assault Cases series. 1 hour 50 minute DVD
http://www.legalmomentum.org/
2002
English
Video
Not provided
Legal Momentum
legal responses | medical response
Beyond: Surviving the Reality of Sexual Assault
Follows a woman through a sexual assault, contact with a crisis line, a forensic examination at the hospital, reporting to law enforcement, forensic interviewing, and going to trial. 27-minute video available in VHS or DVD format
www.kineticvideo.com
2000
English
Video
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Survivors
legal responses | medical response | survivors
Rape Work: Victims, Gender, and Emotions in Organization and Community Context
Identifies barriers to providing responsive care to rape victims. 296-page book
Patricia Yancey Martin
www.amazon.com
2005
English
Book
Healthcare providers
Law enforcement
Practitioners / Professionals and Service Providers
Routledge
legal responses | medical response
Date: Get the Facts
Documentary that looks at legal and medical responses to date rape, the use of drugs & alcohol in rape, rape prevention recommendations, and discussions directed to young men led by a former NFL player. Includes a 20-minute DVD, pre- and post-tests and teacher’s resource guide.
http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2684&type=&search_key
English
Curricula
Adolescents
College
adolescents | alcohol | college | drugs | legal responses | medical response
Date: Get the Facts
Documentary that looks at legal and medical responses to date rape, the use of drugs & alcohol in rape, rape prevention recommendations, and discussions directed to young men led by a former NFL player. 20-minute DVD. Includes pre-and post-tests and teacher’s resource guide
http://www.hrmvideo.com/items.cfm?action=view&item_id=2684&type=&search_key
English
Video
Adolescents
College
High school
adolescents | alcohol | drugs | legal responses | medical response

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