SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner)

30-minute research and evidence-based practice presentation

Whatcha Got There? DNA Analysis Findings from a Retrospective Study of over 5,000 Sexual Assault Kits (Code 6)

Primary Presenter(s)

• JV

  Julie Valentine, PhD, RN, CNE, SANE-A

  Assistant Professor
  Brigham Young University
  Provo, Utah

Co-Presenter(s)

• LM

  Leslie Miles, DNP, APRN-BC

  Associate Professor
  Brigham Young University
  Provo, Utah

Review STR and YSTR DNA, CODIS-eligible profiles with findings from a large study of SAK DNA analysis findings.

Learning Outcome(s). Increased knowledge about:

• STR and Y-STR DNA and CODIS-eligible DNA profiles.
• DNA analysis findings from a large study of sexual assault kits and implications for evidence collection and SANE practice.
• variables associated with developing CODIS-eligible DNA profiles to establish SANE evidence-based practice guidelines and inform multidisciplinary practice.