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Forensic Medical Examinations: Imagining Justice
Rachell A Ekroos, Sarah E Shannon1
1College of Nursing, Montana State University.
Journal of Forensic Nursing
|March 21, 2019
Summary
Forensic medical examinations for sexual assault suspects lack standardized practices, unlike those for victims. This disparity may lead to unequal justice in sexual offense cases.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Medicine
- Legal Medicine
- Criminal Justice
Background:
- Forensic evidence from sexual assault suspects can be highly probative.
- Forensic medical examinations for sexual assault victims are standardized.
- No established standard exists for forensic medical examinations of sexual assault suspects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore assumptions leading to differing forensic examination practices for sexual assault victims and suspects.
- To identify inequalities in forensic medical examinations for accused individuals versus victims.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of forensic medical examination standards.
- Analysis of legal and professional guidelines.
- Exploration of ethical and practical considerations in forensic evidence collection.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in the quality and scope of forensic medical examinations for suspects.
- Lack of consensus hinders consistent and equitable evidence collection from accused individuals.
- Underlying assumptions may perpetuate disparities in examination protocols.
Conclusions:
- Standardized protocols for forensic medical examinations of sexual assault suspects are crucial.
- Addressing these disparities is essential for ensuring justice and accurate evidence evaluation.
- Further research is needed to develop and implement best practices for suspect examinations.
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