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Do you need immediate help accessing a strangulation kit?

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SKIT

OREGON

STRANGULATION FORENSIC EVIDENCE KIT 

Serving survivors of Near- and Non-Fatal Strangulation

Welcome

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Strangulation is a dangerous crime. The physical implications for the survivor in the short and long terms can be catastrophic. Those who strangle are dangerous not only to their victim, but to the larger community and especially to law enforcement.

 

In order to close the gap between identification of the crime and vital medical assessment, the Oregon Strangulation Forensic Evidence Kit was developed by the Clackamas County Strangulation Initiative (SRI) in 2020.  

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This website is to support first responders, medical personnel, advocates, and communities currently participating in the program, as well as those interested in bringing SKITS to their jurisdictions.

Do you need immediate help accessing a SKIT?

If you are law enforcement, hospital staff, an advocate or anyone working with a survivor of strangulation, and need immediate information/assistance, see below:

Best practice for Law Enforcement:

  • Police accompany the victim to the hospital to ensure that they are able to receive a SKIT exam.

  • If the victim goes to the ER on their own, police can call ahead to the facility to give them notice that the victim is on their way and will need a SKIT forensic exam.

  • The victim has a way to contact the officer(s) if they have any issues at the facility.

Hospital says they don't have SKITs

  • Refer to "SKIT Facilities" page to verify that SKITs are available (button below).

  • Contact the emergency room to advise that a strangulation victim is on their way (links to facilities on "SKIT Facilities" page).

  • Contact exam providers, listed below.

Survivor is turned away from hospital

  • If the victim is turned away without an exam, they can seek a kit at another facility.

  • Check the "SKIT Facilities" page.

  • Police can call ahead to the next facility.

  • Remain in touch with the survivor to insure that they receive the exam. 

  • Retrieve the kit from the facility; place in evidence.

If you need additional assistance, you can contact the following numbers:

  • PROVIDENCE FACILITIES:    503-216-1200

  • ALL OTHER FACILITIES (RSI):   503-724-0747 or 503-724-1659

  • Sarah's Place (Samaritan Health Services - Albany):  541-812-4420 (24/7)

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