Shedding Light on Assault

Senior Science Writer Maya Pilkington is joined by “the Paintball Lady” – Dr. Katherine Scafide. Dr. Scafide shares how her research on detecting bruises and skills as a forensic nurse help pediatric and adult assault and domestic violence victims by providing clear documentation. Read the transcript.

Reading and Resources from the National Institute of Justice:

• Improving Bruise Detection with Alternate Light
• Improving the Forensic Documentation of Injuries through Alternate Light: A Researcher-Practitioner Partnership
• Analysis of Alternative Light in the Detection and Visibility of Cutaneous Bruises
• A National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations