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ArticleForensic science international. Synergy2025

Verification of intimate and non-intimate recovery of DNA within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs).

Michelle Gaskell, June Guiness, Amy Hamm, Guylaine O Hanford, Abi Marshall, Kevin Sullivan

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Article in Forensic science international. Synergy, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Michelle GaskellForensic Capability Network, UK.
June GuinessOffice of the Forensic Science Regulator, UK.
Amy HammG4S Health Services Limited, UK.
Guylaine O HanfordForensic Capability Network, UK.
Abi MarshallG4S Health Services Limited, UK.
Kevin SullivanForensic Capability Network, UK.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper describes the verification of DNA recovery processes undertaken in forensic medical examination facilities within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across England and Wales in the investigation of rape and sexual assault. This is in support of a national initiative for SARCs to provide additional quality assurances regarding forensic integrity. This is achieved through compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Code of Practice including accreditation to ISO 15189

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DNA contaminationDNA recoveryForensic medical examinationIntimate DNA recoverySexual Assault Reference Centre (SARC)Verification

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PMID40655999
PMCPMC12246716

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