Linda Ledray

Overcoming a consent defense to sexual assault

Journal of Emergency Nursing, 2001

Jake, Brian and Mike go to the movies with Chrissy, Maria and Soledad. They all know each other f... more Jake, Brian and Mike go to the movies with Chrissy, Maria and Soledad. They all know each other from one of their classes. Afterwards, they go back to Mike's place to listen to some music and kick it. After some drinks, Mike and Soledad start hanging out on the couch. Their other friends leave. One thing leads to another and they start kissing. After a while, Soledad finds Mike forcing himself on her. She didn't mind kissing him, but she didn't want to do

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Recovering from Rape

American Journal of Nursing, Jul 1, 1987

SANE: Advocate, forensic technician, nurse?

Journal of Emergency Nursing, 2001

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An Estimate of the Proportion of Drug‐Facilitation of Sexual Assault in Four US Localities*

Journal of forensic …, 2007

In recent years, drugs including flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, and ethanol, hav... more In recent years, drugs including flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, and ethanol, have become popularly associated with drug-facilitated sexual assault. Other drugs are also candidates as factors in ''drug facilitated sexual assault'' (DFSA). The true extent of DFSA is not known, and is difficult to estimate. We recruited sexual assault complainants at four clinics in different parts of the U.S. to anonymously provide urine and hair specimens, and to answer questions about suspected drugging, drug use, and the sexual assault incident. Urine and hair specimens were tested for 45 drugs, including ethanol, and those pharmacologically capable of inducing sedation, amnesia, or impairment of judgment. Analytical test results were used to estimate the proportion of subjects, and the proportion of all complainants to the clinic in the same time period, who were victims of DFSA. Overall, cases of 43% of 144 subjects, and 7% of 859 complainants, were characterized as DFSA. Subjects underreported their use of drugs. The role of toxicological results and history in characterizing DFSA cases is discussed.

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Post-Sexual Assault Mental Health: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Video-Based Intervention

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

The current study assessed the efficacy of a brief video intervention (Prevention of Post-Rape St... more The current study assessed the efficacy of a brief video intervention (Prevention of Post-Rape Stress [PPRS]) delivered in the emergency department to recent sexual assault (SA) victims. PPRS was compared to treatment as usual (TAU) and an active control condition (Pleasant Imagery and Relaxation Instruction [PIRI]). Primary outcomes were posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and perceived present control. Prior SA was examined as a moderator of treatment effects. Women ( n = 233; aged 15 years and older; 59.70% identified as a racial or ethnic minority) who received a post-SA medical forensic exam participated in the study (NCT01430624). Participants were randomized to watch the PPRS video ( n = 77), the PIRI video ( n = 77), or receive TAU ( n = 79). Participants completed measures of PTSD symptoms and perceived present control 1.5-, 3-, and 6-months post-SA. An interaction between condition and prior SA was found on PTSD symptom frequency and on perceived present control....

Post-sexual assault cigarette smoking: Findings from a randomized clinical trial of a video-based intervention

Addictive Behaviors

Prescription Opioid Misuse After a Recent Sexual Assault: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Video Intervention

The American Journal on Addictions

A Randomized Clinical Trial Examining the Effect of Video-Based Prevention of Alcohol and Marijuana Use Among Recent Sexual Assault Victims

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

This study examined whether a brief video intervention (Prevention of Post-Rape Stress [PPRS]) de... more This study examined whether a brief video intervention (Prevention of Post-Rape Stress [PPRS]) delivered in the emergency department to recent sexual assault (SA) victims reduced alcohol and marijuana use at 3 points over the course of a 6-month follow-up compared to treatment as usual (TAU) and an active control condition (Pleasant Imagery and Relaxation Instruction [PIRI]). Prior assault history, minority status, and pre-SA substance use also were examined as moderators of intervention efficacy. Women aged 15 and older (N = 154) who participated in a post-SA medical forensic examination were randomly assigned to watch the PPRS video (n = 54) or the PIRI video (n = 48) or receive TAU (n = 52) and completed at least 1 follow-up assessment targeted at 1.5 (T1), 3 (T2), or 6 (T3) months following the examination. Regression analyses revealed that, relative to TAU, PPRS was associated with less frequent alcohol use at 6 months post-SA among women reporting pre-SA binge drinking and minority women. Relative to TAU, PPRS also was associated with fewer days of marijuana use at T1 among those who did not report pre-SA marijuana use and prior SA. Findings for pre-SA marijuana use were maintained at T3; however, findings for prior SA shifted such that PPRS was associated with fewer days of marijuana use at T3 for women with a prior SA. PPRS may be effective at reducing substance use for some recent SA victims, including those with a prior SA history, a prior substance use history, and minority women.

Sexual Assault: Clinical Issues SANE legislation and lessons learned

J Emerg Nurs, 1998

Alcohol and sexual assault: What canshould we do in the emergency department

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 2008

Sexual Abuse of Older Adults: Assessing for signs of a serious crime—and reporting it

The American Journal of Nursing, Sep 30, 2005

Ann Wolbert Burgess is a professor of psychiatric nursing at Boston College, William F. Connell S... more

2007年10月公開講座「地域に性暴力対応チームをつくろう」から SARTディレクターリンダ・リドレイさん講演記録 SART--2次加害を防ぐために

女性の安全と健康のための支援教育センター通信, 2008

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence, 2000

Biological Evidence Preservation: Considerations for Policy Makers

Recommendation 2: Policy makers in each state should establish statutes, rules, or policies that ... more

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Ethical Foundations for SANE Practice

Ethics in Forensic Science, 2012

An Estimate of the Proportion of Drug-Facilitation of Sexual Assault in Four U.S. Localities*

Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2007

In recent years, drugs including flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, and ethanol, hav... more In recent years, drugs including flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, ketamine, and ethanol, have become popularly associated with drug-facilitated sexual assault. Other drugs are also candidates as factors in ''drug facilitated sexual assault'' (DFSA). The true extent of DFSA is not known, and is difficult to estimate. We recruited sexual assault complainants at four clinics in different parts of the U.S. to anonymously provide urine and hair specimens, and to answer questions about suspected drugging, drug use, and the sexual assault incident. Urine and hair specimens were tested for 45 drugs, including ethanol, and those pharmacologically capable of inducing sedation, amnesia, or impairment of judgment. Analytical test results were used to estimate the proportion of subjects, and the proportion of all complainants to the clinic in the same time period, who were victims of DFSA. Overall, cases of 43% of 144 subjects, and 7% of 859 complainants, were characterized as DFSA. Subjects underreported their use of drugs. The role of toxicological results and history in characterizing DFSA cases is discussed.

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Expanding evidence collection time

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 2010

Authorʼs Response

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 2011

Consent to photograph: How far should disclosure go?

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 2008

The National Sexual Assault Database: Can It Help You?

Journal of Forensic Nursing, 2008

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