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4 Services that VSC provides to victims of crime?

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  • Education
  • Support in court
  • Counseling
  • Hospital Accompaniment
  • Assisting with victim impact statement
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What are the only reasons when VSC can break confidentiality?

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  • When the victim can cause injury or harm to themselves, someone else or suspected child abuse
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Victim Services Center came of the…?

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Feminist Movement

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2 reasons why VSC recommends that a victim not be HIV tested during the rape exam at hospital?

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  • Not anonymous

- If test positive prior to 6 weeks means they had it prior

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What is VCS’s recommendation for any victim that is interested in getting HIV tested?

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  • Go to free clinic

- It is anonymous and defense attorney can’t get results

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2 stages of contracting/showing signs of HIV infection?

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  1. Acute infection - 1 - 2 weeks after, flu like symptoms

2. Asymtomatic - 6 - 12 months after, large lymph glands, weigh loss, fatigue.

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3 Reasons why VSC does NOT support mandatory HIV testing of sex offenders?

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  1. No evidence that shows sex offenders have HIV
  2. False positive, could scare victim
  3. Rape Shield Law - could work against victim in court
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Eligibility requirement for VCAP

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  • Crime must have occurred in PA or resident of PA if crime occurred internationally where there is no VCAP
  • Must file a PFA/police report within 72 hours
  • 2 years for victim to file for VCAP
  • Must be cooperative with police
  • Victim can’t be in illegal activity
  • $100 minimum if under 60 years of age
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T/F - There perpetrator needs to be convicted of the crime in order for the victim to receive compensation?

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False

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In what time frame must a victim have to either report the crime to the police or file a PFA?

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72 hours

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3 expenses that can be covered by VCAP?

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  • income replacement
  • relocation fees
  • transportation
  • rape kit
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What makes homicide different than normal grief?

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  • Unexpected
  • Senselessness
  • Guilt
  • Have someone to blame (the perpetrator)
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Secondary Victimization?

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Being re-victimized by media, makes healing difficult.

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What are some problems homicide survivors face?

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  • Guilt
  • Coping
  • Denial
  • Depression
  • Frustration with court system
  • Trust issues
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List 4 volunteer activities at VSC (besides hotline counseling)

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1.  Advocacy
2 Court accompaniment
3. Counselor
4. Fundraising
5. Office Assistance
6. Board of Directors
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T/F - Hotline counselors must email or call the volunteer coordinator after each shift, even if no calls were received?

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False. Should be by 12pm next day.

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How many hours are hotline counselors required to attend per year?

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10 hours

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List 5 pieces of demographic information hotline counselors need to obtain for each hotline call?

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  1. Type of Crime
  2. Age
  3. Sex
  4. Phone number
  5. Address
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The volunteer meetings serve the following purposes?

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  • To stay up-to-date on procedures
  • Discuss cases
  • Continued learning
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What is the primary purpose of Crisis Intervention Counseling?

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  • Make sure they are safe
  • Deescalate emotion
  • Explain rights and services
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Empowerment Counseling?

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  • Give power back to victims

- Making victim feel they have control

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How is empowerment counseling particularly effective with crime victims?

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  • Fastens healing process

- Allows them to make decisions

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List steps to problem solving as reviewed in training?

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  1. Identify problem
  2. Examine available options
  3. Choose an option
  4. Take action
  5. Evaluate option taken
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3 responsibilities of a police officer in a rape case?

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  1. Investigate
  2. Transport victim/ensure victim is safe
  3. Secure crime scene
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Where does the chain of evidence begin and who is responsible for maintaining that chain?
1. At the crime scene 2. For rape case, the victim is the crime scene - - Police is responsible for maintaining that chain.
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What is the role of a VSC counselor during a police accompaniment
- Provide emotional support/advice | - *** Never touch evidence or talk during police interview ***
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Once a victim reports a crime to police what might the victim be expected to do next?
- Photo line-up - Testify in court - Go to hospital for rape kit exam - Make formal statement
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What should you do when faced with a difficult police officer?
Step aside with victim, if victim is uncomfortable, let officer know that victim will come again to report.
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Why do police charge the alleged perpetrator with more than one crime and what is it called?
Stacking the charges | - Because they want something to stick if judge drops some charges.
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What is a preliminary hearing and what are the possible outcomes?
- To show judge evidence | Judge makes decision to waive, go to trial or drop charges.
31
How many days can elapse between an arrest and the trial?
180
32
Describe the relationship between the Assistant District Attorney and the victim?
ADA prosecutor on behalf o commonwealth, victim being part of commonwealth as citizens
33
List 5 things you can do if you have been a victim of sexual harassment
1. Approach perpetrator 2. Report to HR 3. Report to manager or co-worker 4. Document 5. Report to Penn. Human Relations
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Name 2 agencies where a victim of sexual harassment can file a complaint?
1. Pennsylvania Human Relations | 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
35
T/F 17% of rapists are strangers to the victims?
True | Usually perpetrator is known
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T/F Sexual violence in a marriage is often accompanied by battering?
True
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Acute phase of rape trauma syndrome has two difference response types, what are they? And two types of response types....
Acute response --> Controlled (emotions kept in) and Expressed (Frustration and anger) Long-term response = Psychological effects, PTSD
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Describe 5 characteristics of Long-Term phase of rape trauma syndrome?
Psychological effects, PTSD, anger, difficulty with trust, phobias, nightmares
39
What are 3 possible impacts that rape can have on a person?
physical injury, PTSD, drugs and alcohol abuse, afraid to be alone
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What are 3 medical services provided by hospital for rape victims?
- Prophylactic - Rape kit exam - Plan B
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What characteristics may a victim state that may indicate that the rape involved drugging?
Victim may state they were "blacked out" Nausea Need assistance walking
42
Describe what procedures a victim might expect during a rape exam?
``` Pap exam Comb hair Swab mouth, rectal area Pubic hair combing Pictures can be taken clipping of nails combing hair and pulling hair ```
43
4 Dynamics of an incestuous family?
1. Emotionally needy 2. Isolated 3 Role reversal (eg. daughter takes role of mother) 4. Over protective
44
Give 5 potential consequences of children who have been sexually assaulted?
``` Depression Low self esteem Alcohol abuse and drugs Intimacy issues Lack of social skills ```
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What is unique about the impact of a hate crime in a victim as opposed to a crime that is not a bias crime?
Causes more lethal impact | - more psychological/social repercussions
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Name 2 types of hate crime offenders?
Thrill seekers, mission offenders | Reactive offenders

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