Dealing with Victims

Question 1

Victim is

Answer 1

a person against whom the offence was commited/member of the family/child.

Question 2

Police must refer to the Victim Support when

Answer 2

1. The incident is serious
2. The victim is significantly affected
3. The victim is likely to be involved with the justice system.

Question 3

Section 7, Victim’s right Act 2002

Answer 3

Victims should be treated with courtesy, compassion, respect for their personal dignity and privacy.

Question 4

Section 8, Victim’s right Act 2002

Answer 4

Victims should have access to welfare, health, councelling.

Question 5

Section 11, Victim’s right Act 2002

Answer 5

Officers should inform the victims ASAP about available services/programmes.

Question 6

Section 12, Victim’s right Act 2002

Answer 6

The prosecution must advise the victim about:

• progress of the investigation
• charges filed or action taken
• date and place pf proceedings
• role of the victim as a witness
• outcome of proceedings

Question 7

Section 51, Victim’s right Act 2002

Answer 7

Property held as evidence should be returned as soon as possible.

Question 8

Two stages of emotional reaction

Answer 8

• impact stage

- recoil stage

Question 9

Impact stage

Answer 9

Happens immediately after offence. Includes:

1. Numbness
2. Disorientation
3. Immobilisation
4. Feeling of unreality
5. Childlike Dependence

Question 10

Recoil stage occurs

Answer 10

victim begin to adapt.