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Research > Sexual Assault in Alaska (SANE)
Studying the Characteristics, Processes, and Outcomes of Sexual Assault in Alaska

 Principal investigator(s): 

 André Rosay, Tara Henry
Project dates:  2005-2006
JC#:  0501
Funding agency:  National Institute of Justice
Grant #:  2004-WG-BX-0003
 Project amount:  $152,087
Project status:  Completed
 

See also:

> Sexual assault nurse examinations
> Sexual assault
Alaska is frequently the state with the highest rate of forcible rape. The Justice Center and the Forensic Nurses Association of Alaska have established a partnership to obtain a better understanding of this statewide problem. The objective of this partnership is to investigate the epidemiology of sexual assaults reported in Alaska and to examine the effects of alcohol use on the characteristics, processes, and outcomes of reported sexual assaults. The funding will provide( 1) collect and analyze data from all forensic evaluations of sexual assault victims by the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) throughout AK.( 2) examine the spatial patterning of reported sexual assaults in Anchorage. (3) describe and identify the causes and consequences of time elapsed between the assault and the report; and (4) examine the effect of substance use on anogenital injuries.

The products of the proposed research include the development of statewide database system to document and track reported sexual assault incidents. In addition, this project will provide a knowledge base of empirical evidence that policy makers and practitioners can use for decision-making and expert testimony.

Reports

Rosay, André B. and Henry, Tara. (2007). Alaska Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Study: Final Report. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Alaska. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Anchorage: 1996-2004. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Bethel, Homer, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, and Soldotna. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Bethel: 2005-2006. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Fairbanks: 2005-2006. Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

———. (2007). Reporting Sexual Assault Victimizations to Law Enforcement . Report prepared under Grant No. 2004-WG-BX-0003 awarded by the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

Articles

Rosay, André B. and Henry, Tara. (Spring 2008-Summer 2008). "Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations in Alaska." Alaska Justice Forum 25(1–2): 10–13.

Presentations

Rosay, André B. (18 Feb 2009). "Overview of UAA Justice Center Violence Against Women Research" (Powerpoint slide presentation). Slide presentation presented to the Alaska State Troopers Commanders Conference, Anchorage, AK. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

Rosay, André B. (25 Mar 2009). "UAA Research on Violence Against Women" (Powerpoint slide presentation). Slide presentation presented to the Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee, Juneau, AK. Anchorage, AK: Justice Center, University of Alaska Anchorage.

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