SVRI Workshop: Medico-Legal Convening in Response to Sexual Violence

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SVRI Workshop

2008 Medico-Legal Convening in Response to Sexual Violence, The Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya, 2 – 5 June 2008

Day 1

Overview of Research on Sexual Violence: Jessie Mwambo (pdf format, 524 kb)
Legislation for Sexual Violence in Africa and Considerations for Preparing and Delivering Evidentiary Requirements: Hon Njoki Ndung’u (pdf format, 212 kb)
Public Health Approach to Sexual Violence (pdf format, 31 kb)
An overview of lessons learned on SGBV in Africa: Jill Keesbury (pdf format, 197 kb)
Overview of Women’s Responses: Desk Review and Implications for Programmes, Policies, Services and Research: Jill Astbury (pdf format, 236 kb)

Day 2

The Role of the Medical Evidence within the Existing Legal Frameworks: Emily Rogena (pdf format, 576 kb)
Overview of Desk Review on Medico-Legal Services: Rachel Jewkes (pdf format, 64 kb)
Research to Understand Integrated Medico-Legal Responses: Rachel Jewkes (pdf format, 71 kb)
Using Research to Improve Services Nationally – Developing Strategies: Rachel Jewkes (pdf format, 135 kb)

Day 3

Describing The Standards For ‘Custody-Of-Evidence’ Chain For Post Rape Care Services In Kenya: Carol Ajema, Kenya (pdf format, 156 kb)
Innovative Responses to the Management of Sexual Violence in a Public Setting: Mohau Makhosane, South Africa (pdf format, 784 kb)
The Copperbelt Model Of Integrated Care For Survivors Of Rape And Defilement: Mary Zama, Zambia (pdf format, 115 kb)
Training of sexual assault health care providers – national curriculum development: Ruxana Jina, South Africa (pdf format, 44 kb)
Post Rape Care Services-Public Health Model: Dr Meme/Hadley Muchela, Kenya (pdf format, 255 kb)
Presentation on Medico-Legal Responses to Sexual Violence: by Inspector Patricia Njawili, Malawi Police Service (pdf format, 123 kb)
Medico Legal Response to Sexual Violence: Gilbert Onyango, Kenya (pdf format, 131 kb)
Best Practices In Physical Evidence Collection: John K Mungai, MSc (Forensic Science), Kenya (pdf format, 301 kb)
Sexual Violence Research Initiative, Liz Dartnall (pdf format, 385 kb)

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Last updated:
21 November, 2008

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