Module 1 - Lesson 2 Flashcards
Aid for Victims of Crime
1972
Now called the “Crime Victim Advocacy Center” of St. Louis
Bay Area Women Against Rape
1972 - San Francisco
Rape Crisis Center
1972 - Washington DC
Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1994
Same as “DoD Safe” help line
Dr. Martin Symonds
NYC trauma victim psychiatrist who discovered:
- The first moments of interaction with police officers at the scene of the crime are crucial to victims.
- Sometimes law enforcement interaction following a crime brings about a re-victimization.
- Most victims of different forms of trauma respond in the same ways and quality intervention has consistent characteristics.
Dr. Ann Burgess
Coined the term “Rape Trauma Syndrome” in 1974.
Dr. Morton Bard
NYU Psychologist who wrote “The Crime Victim’s Book”; brought about victim-focused training in law enforcement.
James Rowland
Fresno probation officer; created the first victim’s impact statement in 1974. This allowed victims to come forward and speak during sentencing/parole hearings.
Families and Friends of Missing Persons
1975
National Organization for Victim Assistance
1975
National Victim’s Rights Week
Est. 1981
Victimology
The scientific study of victimization including:
- The relationships between victims and offenders
- The interactions between victims and the criminal justice system
- The connections between victims and other social groups/institutions (i.e. media, businesses, social movements, etc.)
Victims’ rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA)
- Right to be reasonably protected from the accused
- Right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
- Right not to be excluded from any public proceedings
- Right to be reasonably heard
- Reasonable right to confer with government’s attorney
- Right to full and timely restitution as provided in law
- Right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay
- Right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy
SAPR
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
SHARP Campaign Phases
I - Committed Army Leadership
II - Army-wide Conviction
III - Achieve Cultural Change
* IV - Sustainment, Refinement, and Sharing