Victims Rights Act 2002

Question 1

Definition for victim?

• H S
• I, L, D
• P OR G
• I F M, D OR I

Answer 1

• A person against whom HAS SUFFERED from an offence committed by another person
• suffers physical INJURY, LOSS, serious DAMAGE to property
• a PARENT or legal GUARDIAN of a child or young person who falls into the above
• IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER of a person who as a result of an offence committed by another person DIES or is INCAPABLE

Question 2

What is the purpose of NIA case victims contacts?

Answer 2

The file is designed to ensure POLICE staff MEET the REQUIREMENTS of the Victims Rights Act 2002

Question 3

S.7

C AND C

Answer 3

COURTESY AND COMPASSION
- should be treated with courtesy, compassion and respect by members of Police, Prosecutors, Judicial Officers, Counsel and Court Officials

Question 4

S.8

A T S (A T W, H, C, M, L A)

Answer 4

ACCESS TO SERVICES
- victims and their families should have ACCESS TO WELFARE, HEALTH, COUNSELLING, MEDICAL AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE responsive to their needs

Question 5

S.11

I V O S A (P, S, R)

Answer 5

INFORMS VICTIMS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE
- members of, officers of the court and health, social services personnel should inform victims at the earliest opportunity of the PROGRAMMES, SERVICES AND REMEDIES available to them

Question 6

S.12

P.A.D.R.O

Answer 6

Victims must be advised of the:

• PROGRESS of the investigation
• charges filed/ACTION taken
• DATE and place of proceeding
• ROLE of the victim as a witness
• OUTCOME of the proceeding

Question 7

S.51

R P

Answer 7

RETURN PROPERTY

- Requires the prompt return of a persons property held for evidential purposes

Question 8

When MUST Police refer a victim?

• S
• S A
• J S

Answer 8

1) The incident is SERIOUS (fatal, serious injury, crash, suicide, traumatic event, violent offences greater than common assault/dishonesty offences
2) the victim is SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED by the incident
3) the victim is likely to be involved with the JUSTICE SYSTEM for an extended period

Question 9

‘Golden Rule’

Answer 9

Treat victims as you would expect to be treated yourself

Question 10

What are the two stages or emotional reactions to victimisation?

Answer 10

-IMPACT after the crime. Numbness, disorientation, immobilisation, feelings of unreality, childlike depence

Question 11

What are the two stages or emotional reactions to victimisation?

Answer 11

• RECOIL occurs when victims start to put there life together again. Anger, rage, fear of terror, frustration, confusion, guilt, self blame, mood shift

Question 12

PTSD means?

Answer 12

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Serious PSYCHOLOGICAL disorder in which the victim surrounding the event RE-EXPERIENCES the event

Question 13

Prevention First Strategy

Answer 13

To provide a better service by working with/for victims to avoid re-victimisation which is at the forefront