Test 2 Flashcards
sooner the…
better
Main purpose of the child advocacy center
make victims (children) feel comfy, keep from multiple interviews
can a detective choose to interview if he feels he would do better at the job/rather do it himself?
yes
can you record without telling the suspect?
yes
witness statements are accurate?
false
how many pictures are in a photo lineup?
6 pics
do you seperate witnesses or keep them together? why?
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
interview
- 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
interrogation
- accusatory
- learn truth, gain confession
- tightly structured/persuasion
typical behaviors of sexual assault victims- there is no typical behavior
- 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
the child advocacy center is allowed to record victims
true
why do detectives have to ask such detailed questions? ex: rape, “did he wear a condom” “how many times did he enter”
helps determine the laws. what to charge and how many times.
interrogation dominates a lot of the convo
true
golden rule
first, do no harm. All possible efforts shouls always be made to minimize potential further trauma to the victim
your victim is your…
crime scene
setting interview stage 1:
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
setting interview stage 2:
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
setting interview stage 3:
demonstrate ability to understand emotional aspects- acknowledge trauma, “im sorry this happened to you”
explaining the questions
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
use of sexual language
avoid police terminology, clarify slang terms, mimic terms without acting shocked or embarrassed.
engage in active listening
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
part of the case is to get…
a search/arrest warrant
info gained during interview
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
concluding
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.
