Victims

Question 1

What does S.7 VR02 state?

Answer 1

Treat victims with courtesy, compassion, and respect for their personal dignity and privacy.

Question 2

What does S.8 VR02 state?

Answer 2

Victims and their family should have access to welfare, health, counseling, medical and legal assistance responsive to their needs.

Question 3

What does S.11 VR02 state?

Answer 3

Inform victims at the earliest opportunity of the programs, services and remedies available to them.

Question 4

What does S.12 VR02 state?

Answer 4

Must advise victims of the:

• Progress of investigation.
• Charges filed or actions taken.
• Date and place of proceedings.
• Role of the victim as a witness.
• Outcome of proceedings.

Question 5

What does S.51 VR02 state?

Answer 5

Evidential property must be returned as soon as practicable.

Question 6

When is a victim entitled to a support person? S.79 EA02

Answer 6

Whenever they are giving evidence in a criminal proceeding.

Question 7

Whats the Golden rule for victims.

Answer 7

Treat victims as you would expect to be treated yourself.

Question 8

Victims Rights don’t they support?

Answer 8

• Suicide attempters and family.
• Expected death.
• Offenders.
• Minor victims. (U17)
• Homeless people seeking housing.

Question 9

What are stages of emotional reaction?

Answer 9

Impact and recoil.

Question 10

What is PSTD?

Answer 10

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the victim re-experience the events.