The Sexual Assault Hospital Protocol Conference is intended for physicians, nursing professionals, law enforcement, and advocates who respond to cases of acute sexual assault of pediatric or adult survivors and for hospital administration. Interactive presentations will be provided by medical, forensic science, law enforcement, child welfare, and advocacy professionals. This three-day hybrid conference prepares healthcare responders to utilize the Arkansas statewide protocol for sexual assault response.
Topics featured include:
❖ Statewide acute sexual assault response guidelines compiled by AR Department of Health and the Commission on Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence
❖ Components of sexual assault exams for adult and pediatric patients, including a case presentation
❖ Sexual assault evidence collection and statewide sexual assault evidence kit tracking system
❖ Overview of Arkansas laws pertaining to sexual assault
❖ Following the chain of custody of a sexual assault case
❖ Understanding the experiences of survivors of sexual assault
❖ Multidisciplinary panel
❖ Interactive presentations by professionals
❖ Issues in health equity for marginalized groups
A livestream with captioning will be provided for those who cannot attend in person.
