Diana Faugno, a Minnesota native, graduated with a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-University of North Dakota and a
Master of Science in Nursing-University of Phoenix. Ms. Faugno is a
Board Director for End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
and a member of the Board of Directors for the California American
Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. She is a
retired-fellow in the American Academy of Forensic Science and a
distinguished fellow in the International Association of Forensic
Nurses. Currently, she is the nurse examiner at the Barbara Sinatra
Childrens Center and a nurse examiner for Eisenhower Medical
Center’s SART team. Her professional experience includes nursing in
the Medical/Surgical, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and Neonatal
Intensive Care departments.
Patricia Speck is an internationally recognized
family nurse practitioner who specializes in public health and
forensic nursing. She graduated from the University of Tennessee
Health Science Center, College of Nursing and later completed her
doctoral dissertation on sexual assault program evaluation.
The SANE/SAFE Forensic Learning Series is a great tool to both
verify and expand the SANE's knowledge of care of the patient who
has been sexually assaulted. After reading the Case History the
SANE is challenged to correctly identify anatomical structures and
injuries as well as any normal variants by viewing detailed, clear
photographs. The learner is instructed to list the specimens to be
collected and medical treatment required.The Case History
Evaluation serves as both a review of concepts pertinent to the
case, as well as to expand the knowledge of the learner in areas
that may not typically be part of every SANE's basic education or
experience.The Case History Evaluation takes the variations may
occur within regions or programs into consideration and recognizes
that examiners need to follow local protocols and be aware of
resources available in their community.The list of references
following each Case History Evaluation is very helpful and provides
direction to the SANE who wants to expand their knowledge even
further.Case review is an excellent tool to expand the SANE's
knowledge and encourage professional growth. The SANE/SAFE Forensic
Learning Series provides many case scenario examples which test the
critical thinking skills of the reader.The Case History Evaluation
makes a point to serve as both a review of concepts pertinent to
the case, as well as expand the knowledge of the learner in areas
that may not typically be part of every SANE's basic education or
experience. For example, Case #5 depicts a sexual assault of a
college student on campus. Special considerations of rape on
campus, including Title IX regulations and the Cleary Act which
dictates the required response of the college to a student who
reports sexual assault to campus personnel are explained. The
investigation and disciplinary/grievance process on campus is
different from that of a criminal investigation and navigating this
process is challenging for both the student victim and the
SANE.Ellen Johnson, BA, RN, SANE-A, CEN
The second edition of Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault
Assessment is a superior guide to the identification and
documentation of sexual assault in teenage and adult females and
males. The large collection of full-color photographs and the
detailed case studies included in this updated assessment offer
clear guidance through the fundamentals of anogenital anatomy and
the process of identifying abusive and nonabusive injury and normal
variants in individuals presenting with a history of sexual
assault. Using this book, readers will gain valuable experience in
the identification and documentation of findings related to sexual
violence. I highly recommend Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault
Assessment as a textbook for SANE/SAFE courses in general.Rhonda
Slocumb, RN, MSN
Lecturer
School of Nursing
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, Georgia
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