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Best practice guide for law enforcement investigations into sexual violence

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The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to police services in developing policy and procedure relating to the investigation of adult sexual violence, including information on the... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide assistance to police services in developing policy and procedure relating to the investigation of adult sexual violence, including information on the neurobiology of trauma and resulting impact on how victims may respond and recall information. Victim resources and information is included.

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Injecting a sense of urgency : a new approach to delivering justice in serious and violent criminal cases

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The judicial stay of sexual assault charges arising from a case in Airdrie this past October has raised concern about the justice system, and, in particular, what should be done to better manage... More ≫

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The judicial stay of sexual assault charges arising from a case in Airdrie this past October has raised concern about the justice system, and, in particular, what should be done to better manage delays that lead to Askov applications. The review of the Airdrie case to examine process delays and determine what steps can be taken to strengthen the current system and prevent any recurrence of the Airdrie situation.

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