The pre-constituted test in the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia: characteristics of abuse and sexual assault crimes

Authors

  • Adriana Rey Anastasi Psicóloga del Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses. Valencia
  • Elena Martínez Miguel Grado en Psicología en Prácticas en el Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses. Valencia
  • Inmaculada Pedroche Garde Psicóloga del Instituto de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses. Valencia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2017.114.7

Keywords:

pre-constituted test, sexual abuse, sexual assault, child testimony

Abstract

In the present study we have analyzed the current state of the pre-constituted test at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia, and the characteristics of the crimes of abuse and sexual assault as crimes that most frequently require the test. The results show a female over-representation in the victims of abuse and sexual assault. Sexual abuse usually occurs in victims between 0 and 11 years of age, the perpetrators belong to the family, are continued in time and occur without penetration. Sexual assaults usually occur in victims aged between 8 and 17 years, the perpetrators belong to the extrafamiliar sphere, are repeated over time and occur with penetration. For the pre-constituted test, the results reflect the progressive increase in the number of petitions and interventions. In addition, the export of the test to other crimes is occurring due to the demand, and there is a temporary delay in its realization. Finally, of the 163 pre-constituted tests carried oud, 80 of them can be considered as proof of charge to be used during the oral trial, and the victim’s attendance at the trial can be avoided.

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Published

2017-12-21

How to Cite

Rey Anastasi, A., Martínez Miguel, E., & Pedroche Garde , I. (2017). The pre-constituted test in the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Valencia: characteristics of abuse and sexual assault crimes. INFORMACIO PSICOLOGICA, (114), 27–42. https://doi.org/10.14635/IPSIC.2017.114.7