FL05: Victim Focus Flashcards
Which Act are Police bound by in relation to victims?
Victims Rights Act 2002
What is Victim Focus?
A key aspect of how Police will deliver ‘Our Business’ to victims of offences
What is Victim Focus about?
Reduce repeat victimisation
Improving services
Ensuring responses are suited to the victims’ needs
Service providers are expected to treat victims a certain way. Name the 8 principles of the Victim Code
Safety first Respectful Dignifying & Private Fairly Given Informed Options Providing Quality Service Effective Communication Feedback
Who do the 8 principles apply to?
All victims of an offence
Victims suffering from emotional harm
What is the purpose of the Victims Rights Act 2002?
To look after the interests of victims and to ensure those needs are met
Define victim
A person against whom an offence is committed by another person
Define immediate family
A member of the family or cultural groups, or person of close relationship
How many notification rights does the victim of a specified offence have?
12
When do the rights apply to victims?
When a crime has been reported to Police or in Court Proceedings
What does Ss7, 8, 11, 12 & 51 relate to?
The responsibilities to victims during an investigation
What does Section 7 refer to?
Treatment of victims during an investigation process
What does Section 8 refer to?
Access to Services for victims who has any needs arising from the offence
What does Section 11 refer to?
Information about Programmes, Services & Remedies made readily available
What does Section 12 refer to?
Information about Court Proceedings must be provided
What does Section 51 refer to?
Returning of Property, held for investigation and evidential purposes in Court, to the victim as soon as practicable
What does Section 29 refer to?
Specified Offences Defined as any offence of a sexual nature, serious assault, serious injury resulted in death/incapability, or the cause of ongoing fear
What is the primary purpose of Section 29?
To protect the victims of specified offences
What is the Commissioner’s responsibility under Section 29A?
To determine whether the offence affecting the victim, is a specified offence
When a victim of a specified offence applies to be notified about the offender, it is referred to as what?
Victim Notification Register
When do the VNR notifications of the offender start?
When the offender is remanded in custody, or to a secure facility
What type of notifications will the victim receive of the offender when registered on the VNR?
Bail
Release
Escape
Death
Who is responsible for the victim to be informed of the VNR?
O/C Case
Where should victim updates be recorded?
NIA using the Case Contact/Correspondence node
What is a POL1065?
The Victim Notification Form
What must the victim provide on form?
Current address, contact number & email
What sort of information can be found on the reverse of the POL 1065?
The rights provided to the registered victim
What is the purpose or victim support?
To strengthen the sense of belonging and well being of all victims impacted by crime, trauma and suicide
What are the 2 things that must be provided to the Court Victims Advisor?
CVS1 Form
Summary of Facts
What is a CVS1?
Court Service for Victims Referral Form
When must the CSV1 be provided to the CVA?
On or before the day of the defendant’s first appearance
What is an important aspect that is required of the O/C Case during Victim Support process?
Record and consistent maintenance of victim contact
Name the 2 stages of emotional impact
Impact Stage
Recoil stage
What are the 5 emotional characteristics of the ‘impact stage’?
Numbness Disorientation Immobilisation Denial Dependence
What does the recoil stage mean?
When the victim adapts to what has happened
