Module 1 - Lesson 2

Question 1

Aid for Victims of Crime

Answer 1

1972

Now called the “Crime Victim Advocacy Center” of St. Louis

Question 2

Bay Area Women Against Rape

Answer 2

1972 - San Francisco

Question 3

Rape Crisis Center

Answer 3

1972 - Washington DC

Question 4

Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN)

Answer 4

1994

Same as “DoD Safe” help line

Question 5

Dr. Martin Symonds

Answer 5

NYC trauma victim psychiatrist who discovered:

1. The first moments of interaction with police officers at the scene of the crime are crucial to victims.
2. Sometimes law enforcement interaction following a crime brings about a re-victimization.
3. Most victims of different forms of trauma respond in the same ways and quality intervention has consistent characteristics.

Question 6

Dr. Ann Burgess

Answer 6

Coined the term “Rape Trauma Syndrome” in 1974.

Question 7

Dr. Morton Bard

Answer 7

NYU Psychologist who wrote “The Crime Victim’s Book”; brought about victim-focused training in law enforcement.

Question 8

James Rowland

Answer 8

Fresno probation officer; created the first victim’s impact statement in 1974. This allowed victims to come forward and speak during sentencing/parole hearings.

Question 9

Families and Friends of Missing Persons

Answer 9

1975

Question 10

National Organization for Victim Assistance

Answer 10

1975

Question 11

National Victim’s Rights Week

Answer 11

Est. 1981

Question 12

Victimology

Answer 12

The scientific study of victimization including:

1. The relationships between victims and offenders
2. The interactions between victims and the criminal justice system
3. The connections between victims and other social groups/institutions (i.e. media, businesses, social movements, etc.)

Question 13

Victims’ rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act (CVRA)

Answer 13

1. Right to be reasonably protected from the accused
2. Right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice
3. Right not to be excluded from any public proceedings
4. Right to be reasonably heard
5. Reasonable right to confer with government’s attorney
6. Right to full and timely restitution as provided in law
7. Right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay
8. Right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy

Question 14

SAPR

Answer 14

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Question 15

SHARP Campaign Phases

Answer 15

I - Committed Army Leadership
II - Army-wide Conviction
III - Achieve Cultural Change
* IV - Sustainment, Refinement, and Sharing

Question 16

I. A.M.

Answer 16

Intervene, Act, Motivate

Question 17

Bottom line of the I. A.M. Strong Campaign

Answer 17

Eliminate SH & SA

Question 18

SHARP Program Functional Areas

Answer 18

• Program Management (meaning helping the CMD: Bde CDR)
• Prevention
• Response
• Training

Question 19

Other milestone legislation since 1981 Victims’ Rights Week

Answer 19

• Megan’s Law
• A minimum drinking age
• The Victims’ Rights and Restitution Act
• The Protection Act (Amber’s Law)
• The Justice for All Act (2004)