Victims

Question 1

Ascertain early the safety of the victim and the seriousness of the offence

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Must inform victim they are entitled to welfare and health services

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Victim impact statement can be distributed to defence prior to sentencing

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The O/C or a suitably tasked person can take the VIS

Answer 4

True

Question 5

POL 1060

Answer 5

Record of contact with victim

Question 6

CSV1

Answer 6

Referral to court victim advisor

Question 7

POL 128

Answer 7

Opp to Bail

Question 8

POL 392

Answer 8

VIS

Question 9

POL 1065

Answer 9

Notify if released form (VNR)

Question 10

The agency responsible for notifying victim is those where the offender is being held

Answer 10

True

Question 11

CSV1 is required when there is a victim and the matter proceeds to court as victim is entitled to certain services

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If offence is a sec29 offence and offender released on bail you must notify all victims ASAP

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Must refer victims of prowlers to victim support if victim is living alone

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Advise victim of notification rights if sec29 offence at the time of arrest

Answer 14

True

Question 15

POL 1060 is to record police action/contact with victim

Answer 15

True

Question 16

O/C is responsible for POL1060 and CSV1

Answer 16

True

Question 17

VIS is due before sentencing, not on the day of

Answer 17

True

Question 18

O/C is responsible for POL1065 (VNR)

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Victim Impact Statement is not about the opinion of the victim

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Query the notifications database on the bullyboard for the VNR list

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Treat 1S family with respect

Answer 21

True

Question 22

VIS is not disclosed in disclosure packs

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A Victim does not include the family of a person charged with or convicted of an offence

Answer 23

True

Question 24

VIS is not to be retained by the offender unless they have the consent from the victim.

They can only be distributed by Prosecutors (in relation to police staff)

They can be given prior to sentencing but they must be returned to court staff.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Victims can make complaints about treatment etc

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Section 29 Offences are Sexual or Serious Assaults resulting in Injury, Death, Incapable or Fears for Safety of self or family.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

Do not have to convince witness he will be safe giving evidence

Answer 27

True

Question 28

VIS is not for comments of the offender or previous knowledge

Answer 28

True

Question 29

Explain how the VIS will be used after you have taken it

Answer 29

True

Question 30

VNR means the victim is notified by the agency where the offender is being held with any change to Bail, Release, Parole, Escape or Death

Answer 30

True

Question 31

If Victim is unsure about VNR give form (pol 1065), update pol 1060, and seek views on bail to relay to court.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Provide referral if any victim is distressed

Answer 32

True

Question 33

O/C is responsible for VIS

Answer 33

True