Victim Focused

Question 1

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 7

Answer 1

Treat the victim with courtesy, compassion & respect for their personal dignity & privacy

Question 2

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 8

Answer 2

A victim (or member of a victims whānau who has welfare, health, counselling, medical, or legal needs arising from the offence) should have access to services that are responsive to those needs.

Question 3

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 11

Answer 3

Victims should be informed of the services available at the earliest opportunity of the programmes, services and remedies available to them.

Question 4

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 12

Answer 4

Supplying information - must advise the victim of the progress of the investigation, charges filed, actions taken, date & placing of proceedings, role of the victim as a witness and outcome of proceedings.

Question 5

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 51

Answer 5

Return of the persons property (other than the offender) as soon as practicable when it is no longer required as evidence.

Question 6

Victim Rights Act - Who is a victim under the Act?

Answer 6

A person whom an offence is committed by another person (who also suffers physical injury, or loss/damage to property.
Also a parent or legal guardian of a CYP who falls under the meaning of victim

Question 7

Victim Rights Act - Explain section 29

Answer 7

A specified offence; an offence of sexual nature, serious assault, serious injury, death, becoming incapable, an offence of any other kind that has led to the victim having ongoing fears on reasonable grounds.

Question 8

Victim Rights Act - Explain the VCN

Answer 8

Victims contact node is to ensure all correspondence with the victim is recorded and put into the NIA to avoid any conflict.

Question 9

Victim Rights Act - Explain the CSV1 form

Answer 9

This form is completed if the victim is required or requests support. This form needs to be submitted on the day or day before the defendants first court appearance to te victim advisor.

Question 10

Victim Rights Act - Explain the POL1065 form

Answer 10

This form adds the victim into the VNR (Victim Notification Register). The victim has the rights to apply under section 29 and to be informed of these rights at the time of the offenders arrest. The VNR allows them to receive updates on the offenders proceedings.

Question 11

What are common emotional reactions of a victim?

Answer 11

Angry/blame police, shock, disbelief, denial.

Question 12

What are the responsibilities regarding section 29 (Victim Rights Act) notifications?

Answer 12

1. Identify the prosecution file cover sheet.
2. Check the qualifying offence is correctly populated.
3. Inform the victim of the offenders arrest & they have the right to apply to be on the VRN. Explain the rights this gives them.
4. After the victim is registered, the victim notification coordinators will manage registrations.

Question 13

When should referrals for the victim whose significantly affected by the incident be made?

Answer 13

Immediately at the earliest possible opportunity.