Articles

August 1, 2005: [1] FHP Report

Since its inception nearly 10 years ago, the Forensic Healthcare Program (originally the Rape Crisis Consortium) has worked to create best practice standards for care of sexual assault victims, and to tailor these practice standards to fit the realities of New York City. A growing handful of our hospitals provide Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) services, scattered throughout the five boroughs in no systematic fashion. To date, there has been no initiative to ensure that every victim receives this care, despite overall acceptance that SAFE services are beneficial for victims, and help busy city emergency departments to provide quality care. [[2] more]

March 1, 2005: [3] Forensic Healthcare Program News

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Training | Other FHP Issues and Priorities | [[4] more]

October 1, 2004: [5] Forensic Healthcare Program News

The Alliance is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Health (DOH) has put their stamp of approval on our Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner training program. Earlier this month, DOH officially announced the certification of our training program, the first of its kind to be certified in this state. [[6] more]

July 17, 2004: [7] Forensic Healthcare Program Report

This April’s second annual Criminal Justice Collaboration Conference marked two years of commitment, availability, and partnership amongst New York City and State professionals actively involved in helping sexual assault survivors recover and rebuild their lives. [[8] more]

January 13, 2004: [9] Justice For All : [10] Sexual Assault in the MR/DD Community

In the moments before I meet a woman with mental retardation who is a complainant in a sexual assault case in Brooklyn, I remind myself that this is probably not the first time she was raped. But it may be the first time an outcry witness -- the person she first told about the incident -- believed her. [[11] more]

October 15, 2003: [12] Forensic Healthcare Program Expands Online Resources

As NYC hospitals develop their acute sexual assault treatment services, the FHP recognizes a citywide need for increased services, and additional information. [[13] more]

July 25, 2003: [14] Forensic Healthcare Program Report

The spring has been a busy time for the Alliance’s Forensic Healthcare Program. With the recent release of the NYS Department of Health Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Standards and open application process, many hospitals across New York City have been exploring their capacity to provide a higher level of care to victims of sexual assault. As the State begins to review applications the FHP remains available to provide technical assistance to any hospital that is considering submitting an application... [[15] more]

January 8, 2003: [16] Forensic Healthcare Program Report

Fall 2002 Sexual Assault Examiner Trainings; “Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault” Advanced Leadership Seminar; The Criminal Justice Collaboration Project; The Operations, Standards and Training Committee [[17] more]

September 17, 2002: [18] Forensic Healthcare Program Review

Since May the Forensic Healthcare Program has held three Advanced Leadership Seminars, drawing a sizeable audience of diverse professionals and is continuing to work to develop collaborative opportunities. [[19] more]