Glossary of Sexual Violence Terms

This glossary contains common terms, definitions, and acronyms related to sexual violence and system response, such as the criminal legal system or in healthcare.

Common Sexual Violence Terms

Criminal Legal Terms and Acronyms

Common Acronyms

A&D: Probation arrest and detention warrant

ADC: Adult detention center

BAC: Blood alcohol content

SANE – sexual assault nurse examiner

BCA: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

CSC: Criminal sexual conduct

DNA: A medical term for genetic code

DOC: Department of Corrections

HRO: Harassment restraining order

LE: Law enforcement

LEC: Law enforcement center

MNCASA – Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault

OFP: Order for protection

OJP: Office of Justice Programs

PD: Public defender or police department

PO: Probation officer

PSI: Pre-sentence investigation

ROR: Release on own recognizance

SA: Sexual assault

SAFE: Sexual assault forensic examiner

SO: Sheriff’s office or sex offender

SVJI: Sexual Violence Justice Institute

UA: Urinalysis