SOP 314.3 Victim Advocate Program

Question 1

The victim advocate program provides comprehensive services to those who have been:

Answer 1

1. victims of crime,
2. next of kin to homicide victims
3. assistance to witnesses

Question 2

A victim advocate only respond to victims of sexual battery when the :

Answer 2

sex abuse treatment counselor will not respond.

Question 3

The ______shall determine whether utilization of the advocate is appropriate based upon the type of crime and the needs of the victim.

Answer 3

street supervisor

Question 4

All requests for victim advocates shall be made via the ________

Answer 4

Communications Section

Question 5

If the officer does not believe the situation requires the immediate response of a victim advocate the office will give the victim an

Answer 5

An S.A.O. Victim Assistance Program Pamphlet

Question 6

When a _________becomes aware of danger to a victim/witness, he shall promptly attempt to contact and alert the victim/witness. When the victim/witness is in another jurisdiction,
notification and request for assistance shall be made to the __________.

Answer 6

1. member of the department

2. appropriate law enforcement agency.