Evaluation of Military Criminal Investigative Organizations Polices, Practices and Procedures for Investigations Involving Child Sexual Abuse
Abstract
In January 2000, following a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), the Deputy Secretary of Defense directed the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), in cooperation with the Inspector General, Department of Defense, to review supporting roles and investigative functions in military child sexual abuse cases. The goal was to ensure an integrated approach to resourcing sexual misconduct investigations, particularly those involving child victims. This evaluation responds to the Deputy Secretary's request as it concerns the military criminal investigative organizations (MCIOs). In researching professional literature and best practices, we identified four primary challenge areas unique to child sexual abuse investigations: * They require a multidisciplinary approach, including activity coordination and information sharing among medical, social service, legal, and law enforcement communities. * Criminal investigators require specialized training and knowledge to conduct effective victim interviews. * Specialized medical examinations may be critically important to the investigation. * Special considerations are involved in conducting suspect interviews. Our primary objective was to determine whether DoD policy and training programs adequately addressed these unique challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 11, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA398605
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense