Dealing With Victims

Question 1

Definition of a victim

Answer 1

Any person whom an offence has been committed by another person…

… through, or by means of the offence suffers physical injury, loss of, or damage to property.

Parent of child unless child is the offender

Immediate family of person unless person is the offender

Question 2

Section 7 V.R.A 2002

Answer 2

Victims must be treated with courtesy and respect for their personal dignity and privacy.

Question 3

Section 8 V.R.A 2002

Answer 3

Victims must have access to Amy welfare, financial or medical assistance, health, counselling services etc

Question 4

Section 11 V.R.A 2002

Answer 4

Victims must be informed at the earliest opportunity of programmes, services, remedies

Question 5

Section 12 V.R.A 2002

Answer 5

Prosecuting authorities must advice:

Process of investigation

Charges or actions taken

Time and date of proceeding

Role of victim as a witness

Outcome proceedings

Question 6

Section 51 V.R.A 2002

Answer 6

Property help for evidential purpose must be returned as soon as it’s no longer needed. Unless it belongs to the offender