sexual assault

St Mary’s Centre | The Science of Rape

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Saint Mary’s 18th Annual Conference 2020 ‘The Science of Rape’ will provide valuable insight and discussion for anyone working in the field of rape or sexual violence.

It will particularly useful for policy and decision makers, people working in the criminal justice system, police officers, forensic healthcare practitioners, health professionals, those working in safeguarding, those supporting people through court and therapeutically.

Early bird booking fees are now open – book early to secure your place

Click here to download the flyer

Click here to download the booking form

Click here to download details of the sponsorship/exhibitor packages available

Goldsmiths | Adolescents as Victims and Perpetrators

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This course explores the unique experiences of adolescent victims and perpetrators of domestic violence and sexual abuse. It covers current research, policy and practice pertinent to a wide range of public and third sector services. Examination of risk and safety, coping strategies and parenting will be central. We will consider how the intersections of race, class, gender, sexual orientation and disability exacerbate abuse. This is a highly interactive course aimed at encouraging coordinated community interventions.

FFLM | Forensic Sampling – Innovations for the 21st Century

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Is your knowledge up to date with the latest recommendations for the collection of forensic specimens from complainants and suspects? With the recent advances in forensic science, do the facilities used for the forensic clinical examination and the equipment provided (including forensic kits) fulfil the current requirements for reducing the potential for DNA contamination?

 

This course will be lecture based with presentations from forensic scientists, police, and the Forensic Science Regulator, Dr Gillian Tully. There will be time for discussion of illustrative case studies.

 

Objectives of course

  • To describe the role of the Forensic Science Regulator
  • To discuss the recent changes to the recommendations for the collection of forensic specimens from complainants and suspects and the evidence that underpins the recommendations
  • To explain the advances in forensic science that support the current DNA anticontamination guidance

Patient Focused | London

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Patient Focused! is a 2-day course accredited by the British Institute of Professional Photography and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Students who pass the assessment on Day 2 will be eligible to apply for licentiate membership of British Institute of Professional Photography which awards the “LBIPP” post-nominal.

Each Patient Focused! course is conducted by experienced photographers and doctors. The course attracts 12 CPD points via the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in London and are approximately 50% theory and 50% practical. Patient Focused! courses cover ethical and legal issues such as consent, confidentiality, data protection and GMC guidelines.

Patient Focused! provides all equipment. Using Nikon D3400 SLR cameras with the settings in “manual”. Make-up artists reproduce injuries such as erythema, bruises, scars and abrasions by using fake blood, skin wax and make-up: candidates practise on each other for this!

There is a maximum of 12 students per course with much of the practical work involving pairing-up to help with learning. If you require a bespoke training course at a specific venue and date, Patient Focused! will be happy to discuss this: please contact Patient Focused! at info@patientfocused.co.uk for further details.

Patient Focused | London

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Patient Focused! is a 2-day course accredited by the British Institute of Professional Photography and the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Students who pass the assessment on Day 2 will be eligible to apply for licentiate membership of British Institute of Professional Photography which awards the “LBIPP” post-nominal.

Each Patient Focused! course is conducted by experienced photographers and doctors. The course attracts 12 CPD points via the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in London and are approximately 50% theory and 50% practical. Patient Focused! courses cover ethical and legal issues such as consent, confidentiality, data protection and GMC guidelines.

Patient Focused! provides all equipment. Using Nikon D3400 SLR cameras with the settings in “manual”. Make-up artists reproduce injuries such as erythema, bruises, scars and abrasions by using fake blood, skin wax and make-up: candidates practise on each other for this!

There is a maximum of 12 students per course with much of the practical work involving pairing-up to help with learning. If you require a bespoke training course at a specific venue and date, Patient Focused! will be happy to discuss this: please contact Patient Focused! at info@patientfocused.co.uk for further details.

#UKAFNConf19 | ‘From party scene to crime scene’

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This year, the UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics conference titled ‘From party scene to crime scene’ will focus on;

  • Chemsex – the use of drugs before or during sex
  • Party drugs – commonly used party drugs, festival testing, harm reduction and legal and ethical aspects
  • Club medicine – frontline experiences of dealing with clinical aspects of party drug use
  • Pill farm/mill  – an operation in which a doctor, clinic or pharmacy prescribes and/or dispenses narcotics without a legitimate medical purpose

 

Conference chair

  • Chris Bryant  – Member of Parliament

 

Confirmed speakers

  • Billy Clarke – Sexual health advisor/education specialist
  • Eddie Scouller – The Loop

 

Who should attend?

  • Forensic healthcare practitioners (custody or sexual offence examination settings)
  • Forensic healthcare providers/contract managers (custody and sexual offences)
  • Sexual health nurses
  • Police custody services
  • Police officers, Sergeants and Inspectors
  • Sexual assault examination teams
  • Liaison and diversion teams
  • Appropriate adults
  • Independent Custody Visitors
  • Rape crisis workers
  • Independent Sexual Violence Advisors
  • Club nurses and paramedics
  • Festival nurses and paramedics

 

What is included in the conference fee?

  • Parking
  • Refreshments during the day
  • Hot meal (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available)
  • Conference bag with goodies

 

NEW CONFERENCE VENU

  • College Court Conference Centre and Hotel
  • Central Leicester location, located 2 miles from Leicester Railway Station
  • Their stylish rooms and suites are spotlessly clean and located across three easily accessible buildings.
  • Rooms priced between £72-117 (Conference discount code: 5978)
  • The UKAFN President invites all delegates to share a meal at 19:00 hours on the evening prior to the conference at the hotel. Present will be the UKAFN Steering group and some of the conference speakers. This is a great opportunity to network with other colleagues from different areas and settings. As well as meet the Steering Group, raise any questions, suggestions or concerns. As well as meet some of the conference speakers.

Quality Standards for healthcare professionals working with victims of torture in detention

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The healthcare professionals who work with Victims of Torture (HWVT) working group, established by the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) to produce these quality standards, has drawn on wider expertise from Freedom from Torture, Helen Bamber Foundation, Medical Justice, UK Association of Forensic Nurses and Paramedics, the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV.

The document has benefited from review by survivors of torture, an international expert in solitary confinement, Physicians for Human Rights, the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims, Dignity Institute, the International Red Cross, the Royal College of General Practitioners Secure Environments Group, NHS England, the British Medical Association Ethics Committee.

 

Click here to access the full document

PHE | Report and respond to emerging drug health harms

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Report Illicit Drug Reactions (RIDR) is a national system for reporting unexpected or severe illicit drug reactions being piloted by Public Health England (PHE) with Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). RIDR aims to reduce the length of time between drug-related health harms emerging and developing effective treatment responses.

The more reports they receive from clinicians, the better their guidance on responding to emerging drug health harms will be.

https://report-illicit-drug-reaction.phe.gov.uk 

FFLM | Mental Health Care and Learning Disability Day for Healthcare professionals working in GFM and SOM

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The FFLM will be holding their next Mental Health Care and Learning Disability Day for Healthcare professionals /clinicians working in GFM and SOM day on Saturday 08 June 2019 in Birmingham.

The training day programme will be available soon.

Confirmed speakers include:

  • Professor Keith Rix (visiting Professor of Medical Jurisprudence and Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust)

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The fees are:

  • Members £150
  • Non-members £200

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