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NC BLET RESPONDING TO VICTIMS
AND THE PUBLIC EXAM GUID 2025
A victim of a crime is defined as - A person against whom there is probable cause to
believe a crime has been committed
As soon as practicable but within seventy-two hours after identifying a victim covered by
this Article, the investigating law enforcement agency shall provide the victim with the
following information: - (1) The availability of medical services, if needed.
(2) The availability of crime victims' compensation funds under Chapter 15B of the
General Statutes and the address and telephone number of the agency responsible for
dispensing the funds.
(3) The address and telephone number of the district attorney's office that will be
responsible for prosecuting the victim's case.
(4) The name and telephone number of an investigating law enforcement agency
employee whom the victim may contact if the victim has not been notified of an arrest in
the victim's case within six months after the crime was reported to the law enforcement
agency.
(5) Information about an accused's opportunity for pretrial release.
(6) The name and telephone number of an investigating law enforcement agency
employee whom the victim may contact to find out whether the accused has been
released from custody.
how long after the arrest of a person believed to have committed a crime covered by this
Article, the arresting law enforcement agency shall inform the investigating law
enforcement agency of the arrest - 72 hours-, the investigating law enforcement agency
shall notify the victim of the arrest within an additional seventy-two hours
, the investigating law enforcement agency shall also forward to the district attorney's
office that will be responsible for prosecuting the case the defendant's name and the
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victim's name, address, and telephone number or other contact information, within? - 72
hours
Physical signs of trauma: - (1) Wide and/or glassy eyes
(2) Rapid eye movements
(3) Insomnia, nightmares
(4) Tension headaches, muscle aches
(5) Nausea, changes in appetite
(6) Trembling
(7) Easily startled
(8) Physiological symptoms of shock (increased heart rate, changes in breathing,
jumpiness)
Emotional/behavioral signs of trauma - (1) Denial, avoidance
(2) Confusion, disorientation
(3) Difficulty tracking memories logically or sequentially
(4) Anger, irritability, mood swings
(5) Anxious, fearful
(6) Difficulty retaining information
(7) Difficulty concentrating
(8) Strong feelings of guilt, shame, self-blame
(9) Withdrawn, disconnected from the reality of circumstances
Secondary injuries are - injuries that occur when there is a lack of proper support. These
injuries can be caused by friends, family, and most often by the professionals victims
encounter as a result of the crime.
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Triggers - Triggers can be events, words, colors, smells, locations, etc. that remind the
brain of the traumatic event and warn the body of potential danger
Examples of potential triggers could include - a person who resembles a former abuser,
the smell of a particular perfume, use of a certain phrase, being touched, etc
Law enforcement officers have to be especially sensitive to victims of - Sexual assault
. Many times, it is difficult to interview victims of sexual assault because the officer does
not want the victim to relive the event. "Sexual assault victims frequently experience -
negative and often long-term psychological and physical consequences following the
event
T/F 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). - True
Reactions to being sexually assaulted-Physical reactions - (1) Aches and pains like head,
back, and/or stomach aches
(2) Sudden sweating and/or heart palpitations (fluttering)
(3) Changes in sleep patterns, appetite, interest in sex (4) Constipation or diarrhea
(5) Easily startled by noises or unexpected touch
(6) More susceptible to colds or illnesses
(7) Increased use in alcohol or other drugs and/or overeating
Reactions to being sexually assaulted-Emotional reactions. - (1) Shock and/or disbelief
(2) Fear and/or anxiety
(3) Grief, disorientation, denial
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NC BLET RESPONDING TO VICTIMS
AND THE PUBLIC EXAM GUID 2025
A victim of a crime is defined as - A person against whom there is probable cause to
believe a crime has been committed
As soon as practicable but within seventy-two hours after identifying a victim covered by
this Article, the investigating law enforcement agency shall provide the victim with the
following information: - (1) The availability of medical services, if needed.
(2) The availability of crime victims' compensation funds under Chapter 15B of the
General Statutes and the address and telephone number of the agency responsible for
dispensing the funds.
(3) The address and telephone number of the district attorney's office that will be
responsible for prosecuting the victim's case.
(4) The name and telephone number of an investigating law enforcement agency
employee whom the victim may contact if the victim has not been notified of an arrest in
the victim's case within six months after the crime was reported to the law enforcement
agency.
(5) Information about an accused's opportunity for pretrial release.
(6) The name and telephone number of an investigating law enforcement agency
employee whom the victim may contact to find out whether the accused has been
released from custody.
how long after the arrest of a person believed to have committed a crime covered by this
Article, the arresting law enforcement agency shall inform the investigating law
enforcement agency of the arrest - 72 hours-, the investigating law enforcement agency
shall notify the victim of the arrest within an additional seventy-two hours
, the investigating law enforcement agency shall also forward to the district attorney's
office that will be responsible for prosecuting the case the defendant's name and the
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victim's name, address, and telephone number or other contact information, within? - 72
hours
Physical signs of trauma: - (1) Wide and/or glassy eyes
(2) Rapid eye movements
(3) Insomnia, nightmares
(4) Tension headaches, muscle aches
(5) Nausea, changes in appetite
(6) Trembling
(7) Easily startled
(8) Physiological symptoms of shock (increased heart rate, changes in breathing,
jumpiness)
Emotional/behavioral signs of trauma - (1) Denial, avoidance
(2) Confusion, disorientation
(3) Difficulty tracking memories logically or sequentially
(4) Anger, irritability, mood swings
(5) Anxious, fearful
(6) Difficulty retaining information
(7) Difficulty concentrating
(8) Strong feelings of guilt, shame, self-blame
(9) Withdrawn, disconnected from the reality of circumstances
Secondary injuries are - injuries that occur when there is a lack of proper support. These
injuries can be caused by friends, family, and most often by the professionals victims
encounter as a result of the crime.
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Triggers - Triggers can be events, words, colors, smells, locations, etc. that remind the
brain of the traumatic event and warn the body of potential danger
Examples of potential triggers could include - a person who resembles a former abuser,
the smell of a particular perfume, use of a certain phrase, being touched, etc
Law enforcement officers have to be especially sensitive to victims of - Sexual assault
. Many times, it is difficult to interview victims of sexual assault because the officer does
not want the victim to relive the event. "Sexual assault victims frequently experience -
negative and often long-term psychological and physical consequences following the
event
T/F 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). - True
Reactions to being sexually assaulted-Physical reactions - (1) Aches and pains like head,
back, and/or stomach aches
(2) Sudden sweating and/or heart palpitations (fluttering)
(3) Changes in sleep patterns, appetite, interest in sex (4) Constipation or diarrhea
(5) Easily startled by noises or unexpected touch
(6) More susceptible to colds or illnesses
(7) Increased use in alcohol or other drugs and/or overeating
Reactions to being sexually assaulted-Emotional reactions. - (1) Shock and/or disbelief
(2) Fear and/or anxiety
(3) Grief, disorientation, denial
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