Lesson 11 Victim Support

Question 1

Impacts of crime on a victim

Answer 1

Emotional
Physical
Social
Financial

Question 2

Define trauma

Answer 2

An event, series of events or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening (for them or their loved ones) and that had lasting adverse effects on the individuals functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional , or spiritual well being”

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of trauma

Answer 3

Re experiencing the traumatic event

Avoidance and emotional numbing

Anger, irritability, guilty, shame or self blame

Substance abuse, depression and hopelessness

Suicidal thoughts and feelings

Feeling alienated, alone, mistrust and betrayal

Headaches, stomach problems and chest pain

Question 4

What happens when you refer someone to victim support?

Answer 4

They need to give explicit consent and sign your notebook. If they refuse to sign then record this.

Question 5

What info can you provide to do with victim support?

Answer 5

The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 states that:-
Where it appears that an offence has been perpetrated against a person then the Constable may, with the persons consent disclose any, or all of the following to a prescribed body with a view to it providing support to that person:-
 name
 address
 telephone number
 e-mail address
 age
 such information regarding the offence (or apparent offence) as the Constable considers appropriate provided that the information does not include such information in relation to the alleged perpetrator
Note:- The officers must record o