Test 2

Question 1

sooner the…

Answer 1

better

Question 2

Main purpose of the child advocacy center

Answer 2

make victims (children) feel comfy, keep from multiple interviews

Question 3

can a detective choose to interview if he feels he would do better at the job/rather do it himself?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

can you record without telling the suspect?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

witness statements are accurate?

Answer 5

false

Question 6

how many pictures are in a photo lineup?

Answer 6

6 pics

Question 7

do you seperate witnesses or keep them together? why?

Answer 7

seperate, keeps from having false memories implanted in another persons brain. the more talk the more the situation could get misconstrued more than it already would be

Question 8

interview

Answer 8

• non-accusatory
• investigator is neutral and objective
• goal: gather info relevant to investigation
• investigator endeavors to reassure and gain trust of
• victim
• open-ended questions, free flowing format

Question 9

interrogation

Answer 9

• accusatory
• learn truth, gain confession
• tightly structured/persuasion

Question 10

typical behaviors of sexual assault victims- there is no typical behavior

Answer 10

• delayed report
• contact w/ suspect
• inconcisitencies
• previous claims of victimization
• lies about behavior
• reports to someone other than law enforcement
• indifferent to injuries or pain
• flat
• crying/laughing

Question 11

the child advocacy center is allowed to record victims

Answer 11

true

Question 12

why do detectives have to ask such detailed questions? ex: rape, “did he wear a condom” “how many times did he enter”

Answer 12

helps determine the laws. what to charge and how many times.

Question 13

interrogation dominates a lot of the convo

Answer 13

true

Question 14

golden rule

Answer 14

first, do no harm. All possible efforts shouls always be made to minimize potential further trauma to the victim

Question 15

your victim is your…

Answer 15

crime scene

Question 16

setting interview stage 1:

Answer 16

select an appropriate location (safe and comfy, private and distraction free, allow victim to have some controll over surroundings, maintain equal or inferior position to victim

Question 17

setting interview stage 2:

Answer 17

explain the purpose of the interview- purpose is to gather info & evidence not to blame or judge, there will be questions the victim cant answer. the victim DOES NOT have to make any immediate decisions about prosecution

Question 18

setting interview stage 3:

Answer 18

demonstrate ability to understand emotional aspects- acknowledge trauma, “im sorry this happened to you”

Question 19

explaining the questions

Answer 19

helps victim putnfears at ease. use law to explain why you need specific info. reassure her that youre asking about high risk behavior doesnt mean you doubt her

Question 20

use of sexual language

Answer 20

avoid police terminology, clarify slang terms, mimic terms without acting shocked or embarrassed.

Question 21

engage in active listening

Answer 21

w/o interrupting flow of narrative inject comments to let know you are listening. encourage victim to continue talking. open ended prompts, allow victim to control pace, avoid leading questions

Question 22

part of the case is to get…

Answer 22

a search/arrest warrant

Question 23

info gained during interview

Answer 23

description of victims behavior & relationship with defendant, desc. of suspects behavior and sexual behavior, doc of specific acts committed and/or repeated, establishing force or threat of force

Question 24

concluding

Answer 24

ask victim for any additional info, ask if she has ?, reassure youre on her side, explain next step of inv, provide her with good contact info, THANK VICTIM for patience and cooperation.