Repeat Victims & Vulnerability Flashcards
Define a victim.
Someone who has suffered as a result of someone else’s actions or beliefs, or as a result of unpleasant circumstances. 
Why would victims not report to being a victim of crime or antisocial behaviour to the police?
Not knowing how to report.
Language barriers
They believe it to be trivial.
Previous poor experience with the police
Fear of repercussions
Define a repeat victim.
When the same person or place suffers from more than one incident over a specified period.
What is the repeat victim pattern?
When victimised, a person or place is more likely to be victimised again than one that has not. Furthermore, the risk of revictimisation increases the more a person or place has been victimised.
What must the reporting officer to each time a crime is reported?
The reporting officer must view each, and every crime for its potential to be repeated. If a person falls into this category, then an escalation process must be followed.
Define a vulnerable person
A person is vulnerable, if, as a result of the situation or circumstances, they are unable to take care of or protect themselves from harm or exploitation.
A person could be considered vulnerable if?
Children
Those who are physically or mentally frail
People with learning disabilities
Suffering from mental ill health
Need help to carry out a normal daily tasks
Have experienced a recent traumatic event, such as bereavement or divorce
Victims of domestic abuse
Who can be classed as vulnerable?
Children are always classed as vulnerable
Some adults, depending on the circumstances
What is the definition of a child?
Section 105 of the children’s act 1989
A child is defined as any person under the age of 18 years of age
Situations or circumstances that can contribute to making a person vulnerable
Personal circumstances
Health and disability
Personal characteristics
Economic circumstances
Define an adult at risk under the social services and well-being act 2014
An adult at risk is a person aged 18 years or older, who is experiencing or is at risk of abuse or neglect
Has needs for care and support, whether or not the authorities meeting any of those needs and
As a result of those needs is unable to protect themselves against neglect or the risk of it
What is section 128 of the social services and well-being act 2014?
Duty to report adults at risk
What is a risk factor?
Risk factors are characteristics at the biological, psychological, community, or cultural level that precede and are associated with a higher likelihood of negative outcomes
What are protective factors?
Protective factors are characteristics associated with a lower likelihood of negative outcomes all that reduce the risk factors impact
Protective factors may be seen as positive countering events
What are variable risk factors?
Variable risk factors include income, level, peer groups, childhood, experiences, and employment status
Give examples of community risk factors
Neighbourhood poverty
Violence
Give examples of protective community factors
After-school activities
Limiting the availability of alcohol
Hate crime laws, or policies
What is the difference between a risk factor and actual vulnerability?
Risk factors can change or be changed. Actual vulnerability would include for example, a child age or mental health status, which cannot be changed.
Give examples of a quality/discrimination factors GASERD
Gender or transgender
Sexual orientation
Ethnic background
Age
Disability
Religion or belief
Why is it important that police work to the same definition?
Call officers are able to have a clear knowledge of factors influencing vulnerability
It insures that those most in need in our society are protected, cared for and supported
It prevents those who are vulnerable being overlooked
What does the Welsh government say that safeguarding is about?
Safeguarding is about protecting children and adults from abuse or neglect and educating those around them to recognise the signs and dangers
What does an organisation have to do in order to safeguard?
In order to safeguard its organisation, has a statutory duty to work together to protect the most vulnerable
