VULNERABILITY

Question 1

Vulnerability Assessment Framework

ABCDE

Answer 1

Appearance & Atmosphere
Behaviour
Communication
Danger
Environment

Question 2

Children

Answer 2

Under 18
Childrens Act 2004
Treat as a exploited victim rather than offender as safety of child.
- possible safeguarding issues.
MERLIN form as well as 5090A.

Question 3

For what reasons would someone qualify as an enhanced victim?

Answer 3

1. Most serious offences - violent assaults/ crimes of a sexual nature.
2. Persistently targeted - stalking / harassment
3. Vulnerable (mentally /physically)
4. Intimidated (by suspect /others)

Question 4

Under VCOP victims must be informed that a suspect has been bailed within how many days?

Answer 4

a) enhanced victim - 1 day
b) standard victim - 5 days