Appendix 7

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Appendix 7

• Interviewing the Victim

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Interviewing Goals 1.     Build
rapport. 2.     Get the facts of the
crime. 3.     Learn as much as possible about
what happened before, during after the
crime (develop texture and detail). 4. Avoid
retraumatizing the victim.
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• Before the victim arrives in your office
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• Read all documents and reports.
• Listen to 911 tapes.
• Read the relevant law.
• Speak with the police involved in the case.
• Start a list of possible witnesses and evidence
  they would provide if called to testify.
• Never make a charging decision before
  interviewing the victim.