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Victimology is the scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between victims and offenders, the interaction between victims and the criminal justice system (police and courts and corrections officials) and the connections between victims and other social groups and institutions, such as the media, businesses, and social movements (University, R). Officers are able to use victimology as a way to get a deeper understanding of the circumstances that surround the crime. This can also help the officers be able to interact with the victim and their family and friends. Gaining the information on a case is extremely important, however, the way the officer gathers that information is even more important. When an officer understands how victimology works, they will be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy while they are interacting with victims and their families. If the victim and/or their family and friends are able to feel comfortable with the officer, they will be more inclined to speak about the altercation. As a first responding officer, using victimology will help gain more insight on the victim if you are able to use it to be able to investigate the victim’s behavior, their relationships with others, and their lifestyle. With the scenario at hand, and using victimology, there are a couple things that I will be able to use firsthand to understand the victim. In this scenario, we know that Linda was a retired nurse with two kids that were located in different states. Linda lived alone and seemed to have a great relationship with her sister because they spoke nearly every night. Linda was in an on-and-off relationship with a former coworker and recently had contact with the police regarding a domestic violence case. Within this case, Linda had pursued an order of protection, but later went to court to get it removed. Upon entry to the home, we see Linda on the floor of her bedroom, deceased and had significant injuries on her face and hands. With seeing the injuries on her face and hands, and the knowledge of the order of protection being removed,

one can believe that the male whom she had the order of protection on was once again in the residence and potentially murdered Linda in a domestic violence argument. In this scenario, if it is found that this was indeed a homicide relating to domestic violence there can be a team put together to help determine what transpired. Under MN Statute 611A.203 Domestic Fatality Review Teams, “the judicial district may establish a domestic fatality review team to review domestic violence deaths that have occurred in the district” (Office of the Revisor of Statutes). The Domestic Fatality Review Team will be comprised of a medical examiner, a judicial court officer, a county and city attorney and a public defender, a county sheriff and a peace officer, a representative from family court services and the Department of Corrections, a physician familiar with domestic violence issues, a representative from district court administration and the domestic abuse service center, a public citizen representative or a representative from a civic organization, a mental health professional, and a domestic violence advocate or shelter worker. This team will be able to review anything that happened leading up to the death of the victim to determine and potential red flags that may have occurred, in which, if caught on time there may have been some sort of prevention that could have happened. As of 2008, review boards operated in 35 U.S. states with several states having multiple review boards (Bonnie S. Fisher, & Steven P. Lab). When speaking with the family, I would first introduce myself and express my condolences and sincerest apologies. I would ask if they would like to follow me to a private room so we can discuss the case further in private, while walking to the room I will be sure to ask if they would like anything to drink. In the room, I will be sure there are tissues there in case it is needed by the family. I would like to say to the family that I understand this conversation is going to be extremely hard and they do not need to feel rushed and at any point they need a break

to please let me know. Prior to getting into the investigative questions, I will be sure they are prepared to talk. If they are ready, I would proceed with asking them the questions listed below with ensuring I am giving them my undivided attention when they are answering the questions: 1. What are some of Linda’s hobbies? 2. What did Linda do in her free time? 3. How was Linda mentally? 4. Besides having a family medical history of heart diseases, how was Linda physically? 5. What were Linda’s past relationships (prior to the one she just had) like? 6. Were they aware of the past relationship Linda was in? 7. If they are aware, have they met or spoken to the person Linda was with? 8. Were they aware of the order of protection against him? 9. Leading up to the time Linda stopped contacting the sister, did her mood change at all? 10. Did Linda ever speak about the domestic abuse that was occurring? 11. What is the most difficult part of this experience for them? 12. How has this experience affected them physically and emotionally? After the investigative questions, I would ask the family if they had any questions or concerns for me. If they do, I will be sure to answer any questions they have and address any concerns. I would ask if there was anything else I could do for them during this time. I would also be sure they are aware of the different programs and resources that are available to them at this time. I would explain to the family that there are many programs out there that can offer help to them at this time. One of these would be the National Center for Victims of Crime which has a hotline that they can contact to get specific resources that they may need and help with learning of their rights during this time (The National Center for Victims of Crime). I would also mention to the

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