Discuss the major points to remember when interviewing a rape victim

What will be an ideal response?


• The interviewers need to be interested in and sensitive to the victim's needs and realize that not all victims react the same way. The victim needs to feel safe, the interview should never be rushed, and interviewers should avoid leading questions in favor of brief open-ended inquiries.

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Justice Wiley Rutledge believed that Japanese generals on trial as war criminals should be given more due process procedures than was afforded by the U.S. government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A limitation to restricted reporting is that:

a. The offender is NOT held accountable and thus they may continue to be abusive. b. The victim is forced to leave the military to avoid contact with the offender. c. Files on the incident are easily available to all those serving in the military, breaching the privacy of the victim. d. None of the above

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Which is not one of the duties of a juvenile probation officer?

a. Interview and collect social service data b. Patrol communities c. Write predisposition reports d. Provide special services, such as group therapy

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The conservative definition of sexual assault also excludes males from its definition

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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