Victims

Question 1

Define a Victim..

Answer 1

• Someone who has had an offence committed against
  them
• Suffered physical or mental injury because of an offence
• Had property lost or damaged because of an offence

Question 2

How must a victim be treated?

Answer 2

• With courtesy and compassion

- Respect the victims dignity and privacy

Question 3

What services should a victim have access to?

Answer 3

Welfare, Health, Counselling, Medical and/or Legal

Question 4

When should victims be given information about programmes and services?

Answer 4

As soon as practicable after victim comes into contact with an agency

Question 5

What information about the case is a victim allowed access to and when?

Answer 5

Process, charges, time and dates, outcomes.

Must be given information as soon as practicable

Question 6

When should a victim’s property be returned?

Answer 6

As soon as practicable after no longer needing it for evidential purposes