Collecting, packaging, and documenting evidence are essential skills for every sexual assault forensic examiner–and so is the ability to effectively testify in court. The Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examination Virtual Practicum familiarizes health care providers with the legal system and testifying as an expert witness.
In the Pre-Trial Area, seasoned sex crimes prosecutor Roger Canaff teaches the ins and outs of preparing for court. He provides professionals instruction on responding to subpoenas, interacting with prosecutors and defense attorneys, and presenting their own credentials on the stand.
The Courtroom shows each step of a nurse providing expert testimony at trial, including direct examination, cross-examination, redirect, and recross examination. Roger Canaff gives speaking tips and offers guidance on answering tricky questions.
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The SAMFE Virtual Practicum is a FREE interactive training program that teaches each step of the medical forensic exam and prepares professionals to testify in court. It’s an excellent training tool for health care providers and anyone responding to sexual assault survivors—law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic scientists, emergency medical services, victim advocates, and others.