Victim Rights Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Question 1

Colorado Voters passed the
Victim’s Rights Amendment with
___%___ approval.

Answer 1

80%

Question 2

Colorado Voters passed the
Victim’s Rights Amendment with
80% approval in what year.

Answer 2

1992

Question 3

What year did the Amendment’s enabling legislation became effective for the VRA?

Answer 3

January 11, 1993

Question 4

What are the core victim rights

Answer 4

1. Treated with Fairness,
   Respect, and Dignity
2. Informed, Present, and
   Heard

Question 5

what is the purpose of the VRA

Answer 5

have the right to be heard when relevant, informed and present at all critical stages of the criminal justice process.

Question 6

Benefits of VRA

Answer 6

1. establish rapport and benefits
   your investigation
2. helps reduce feelings of
   isolation and blame
3. increase victims understanding of the
   system .
4. Keeps victim connected with criminal
   proceedings

Question 7

What is not covered under the VRA

Answer 7

Most property crimes are not covered under the VRA

Question 8

Crimes Covered

Answer 8

1. 1st Degree Arson
2. Assault (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree)
3. Incest
4. Stalking
5. Invasion of Privacy

Question 9

T/F
ANY ATTEMPT, CONSIPRACY, OR SOLICITATION OF THESE CRIMES IS ALSO INCLUDED

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Which of the following crimes would NOT fall under the Victims Rights Amendment?

Answer 10

Trespassing, Forgery, Drug Possession Auto Theft

Question 11

T/F
All victims of crime are covered under
the Victim Rights Amendment?

Answer 11

False

Question 12

Compensation is automatically given to victims of what crimes?

Answer 12

it’s not automatically given to any crime

Question 13

eligible for reimbursement and
include

Answer 13

1. Medical expenses
2. Mental health expenses
3. Lost wages
4. Loss support
5. Funeral expenses

Question 14

If approved, victim compensation will
cover:

Answer 14

Hospital and medical

Question 15

Victim’s Comp will NOT cover what?

Answer 15

1. FNE (paid for by LE)
2. Auto repair from an auto accident

Question 16

Which of these do you think Victim’s
Compensation could not pay for?
* Burial expenses?
* Lost wages and lack of support?
* Stolen property?
* Repair of windows, locks, and doors?

Answer 16

Stolen property

Question 17

If you came in contact with a member of the ACP and they gave you a DL with their home Address and their ACP Card with their confidential address should you include both in your report?

Answer 17

Only list the confidential address

Question 18

Providing resources and Victims’ rights
are important to the victim because it?

Answer 18

1. Assists with the investigation
2. Reduces the feeling of isolation and
   blame
3. Keeps them connected with the
   criminal proceedings

Question 19

Taking time with a victim will provide what?

Answer 19

1. Assist with recall and information
2. Will increase victims’ willingness
   to participate

Question 20

Two Types of Strangulation

Answer 20

1. Ligature strangulation:
2. Manual strangulation

Question 21

Ligature strangulation

Answer 21

with a cord like object

Question 22

Manual strangulation

Answer 22

using the hands but also include forearms

Question 23

Choking

Answer 23

1. Obstructing the windpipe
2. Accidental

Question 24

Strangulation

Answer 24

1. Manual obstruction of a person’s
   breathing
2. Intentional

Question 25

is “coercion” required if the victim is a minor in human trafficking?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

Risk Factors For Human Trafficking

Answer 26

1. Running away
2. Homelessness
3. Abuse & Neglect
4. Truancy
5. Delinquency
6. Family Dysfunction