Who provides medical and forensic evidence collection in VCITP?

• A. Forensic nurse examiners (SART/SANE)
• B. Police detectives
• C. Defense attorneys
• D. The judge

Answer: (A)

In VCITP, medical and forensic evidence collection is handled by specially trained medical professionals, specifically forensic nurse examiners working with SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) or SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) teams. These clinicians perform the medical-forensic exam, collect evidence (such as DNA swabs), document injuries, and maintain the chain of custody, all while delivering trauma-informed, survivor-centered care. Police detectives focus on investigation and may coordinate with these clinicians, but they do not perform the medical-forensic collection themselves. Defense attorneys and judges serve legal roles rather than performing evidence collection. So the best answer is the forensic nurse examiners operating within SART/SANE teams.