Responding to Victims in the Public Exam Questions & Answer(Graded A+)

A _________________________, is a person against whom there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. - ANSWER-Victim. Sexual assault victims frequently experience negative and often long-term ____________________________ and ________________________ consequences following the event. - ANSWER-Psychological and Physical . Women often try to cope with sexual assault without assistance out of fear that the criminal justice system will not believe the victim or blame the victim for the assault (i.e., she was responsible for what happened and therefore could have controlled it)." Therefore, law enforcement officers need to be patient and empathetic while encouraging the victim to cooperate and seek assistance. "The _________________________________ and _____________________________ of the interviewing officer is key to gaining the victim's trust and cooperation. - ANSWER-Attitude and conduct. The victim will assess the officer's demeanor and language for reaction. Approach the victim in a respectful, supportive manner. Remain objective and non-judgmental. Explain the process for the interview. Providing the victim with a safe environment and ensuring their interview is recorded or that they make a written statement will reduce the number of times that they have to tell law enforcement what happened. a. True b. False - ANSWER-a. True. List four (4) effective communication methods for police interactions with a majority of deaf and the hard of hearing population. - ANSWER-(1) Sign language (2) Lip-reading (3) Reading/writing (4) Hearing aids/assistive listening devices A.S.L is a common acronym for what language? - ANSWER-American Sign Language. ASL is a visual/gestural language that has no vocal component. ASL is a complete, grammatically complex language and is not based on English. List two (2) primary ways that visually impaired citizens achieve independent mobility, that officers should identify a clues to their impairment. - ANSWER-(1) Guide Dogs - Never separate their guide dogs or pet the dogs without permission. (2) White Cane - This cane is a long, rod-like device used by blind or visually impaired citizens to give them information about their surroundings. A __________________________________, as defined by the National Criminal Justice Research Center, is a physical, mental or health impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such impairment, or being regarded as having such impairment. - ANSWER-Disability. Disabilities included intellectual/developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, psychiatric disabilities and multiple other disabilities. Name three (3) devices from the five (5) listed in the text that are commonly used by people with physical disabilities. - ANSWER-Wheelchairs Crutches Braces Canes Walkers