Victimology

Question 1

Victim definition

Answer 1

Any individual that suffers direct or threatened harm

Question 2

Criminal offense

Answer 2

Means an offense against the person of an individual when physical or psychological harm occurs or property crimes in excess of $1,000

Question 3

Pre-frontal cortex

Answer 3

Working and short term memory

Question 4

Amygdala

Answer 4

Forms new and long-term memories

Question 5

Short term trauma responses

Answer 5

Numbness; detachment; anxiety; denial; sadness; anger,etc.

Question 6

Victims respond to trauma in how many ways?

Answer 6

4; emotional, physical, cognitive, behavioral

Question 7

Long-term trauma response

Answer 7

Sleep problems; PTSD; mood swings; depression; mental illness; shame; etc.

Question 8

Medical care/injury assessment

Answer 8

Make sure victim is safe; check for injuries; contact EMS if needed

Question 9

Trauma-informed victim interview

Answer 9

Build rapport; victim questioning and statement

Question 10

Law enforcement responsibilities to the victim

Answer 10

Provide victim with incident report; help apply for victim benefits; information on progress of the case

Question 11

If a defendant has a bond hearing in circuit court, the prosecutor must do what?

Answer 11

Attempt to notify each victim

Question 12

SCCADVSA

Answer 12

South Carolina coalition against domestic violence and sexual assault; does not handle direct victim services; can refer victims to appropriate service organizations

Question 13

SCVAN

Answer 13

South Carolina victims assistance network; provides financial assistance for lodging,food,clothing, etc.

Question 14

DSS

Answer 14

Department of social Services; promotes safety and well being of children and vulnerable adults.

Question 15

DCVC

Answer 15

Department of Crime Victim Compensation; cost related to victim injuries