Potpourri
Crime causes victims to be affected in various stages and layers and impacts many others not directly involved.
What is the Ripple Effect?
An individual directly impacted by crime.
What is a (primary) victim?
To be treated with fairness, respect and dignity.
What is the first right for victims?
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What is the number one complaint?
Burial expenses, mental health services, medical bills, replacement of necessary health care devices...
What is covered by victim compensation?
Awareness, Balance and Connection.
What are the ABC'S?
The belief that all loss will be covered by the insurance company.
What is the Insurance Myth?
Personal, Property. "Victimless".
What are the types of crime?
To be heard (when relevant), informed and present.
What are the basic rights throughout the criminal justice process?
Punitive damages, most property damage and/or loss, loss of earnings to attend court, rent....
What is not covered by victim compensation?
Primary victims, secondary victim, community, service providers, You.
Who can be affected by vicarious trauma?
A checklist, code words, a bag of personal belongings, important papers, extra keys....
What is a Safety Plan?
Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Psychological and Financial.
What are the Major Impact Areas?
Revocation, modification, absconds, warrants, termination, COV/transfer of jurisdiction....
What are probation's critical stages?
Cooperate with LE, apply within one year, must sustain injury or death, cannot be engaged in criminal behavior at the time of the incident...
What are the requirements for eligibility?
Lack of energy, cynicism, increased sensitivity, disconnection, increased substance use....
What are some signs of vicarious trauma?
Provide safety and security, an opportunity to vent and be validated, and predict and prepare (SS, VV, PP).
What are the goals of victim assistance?
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What are some helpful communication skills?
Services providers, witnesses, family, friends, community....
What are secondary/tertiary victims?
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What are the concentric circles of trauma?
Try to resolve locally, contact the VRA specialist at DCJ.
What is how do victims file a complaint if they feel their rights have been violated?
Offenders by surcharges, felony, misdemeanor and some traffic violations.
What is how victim compensation funds are collected?
Direct, secondary and vicarious traumatization.
What are the three levels of vulnerability?