What is the investigative goal of the police officer in interviewing a rape victim?
A) To gather evidence in order to convict the suspect
B) To cross-examine the victim to identify potential pitfalls in her story to determine prosecution strategies
C) To determine why the victim is the victim.
D) To determine if and how the crime occurred.
Question 2
A woman is at home and dialed 911 and says, I was just raped. What should the dispatcher advise the victim to do?
A) Do not change your clothes or shower.
B) Change your clothes and bring them to the hospital where an investigator will meet you.
C) To avoid sexually transmitted diseases, immediately wash yourself with soap for at least one minute in any area where bodily fluids may have been transmitted.
D) Go to the sexual assault victim center and an investigator will meet you there.
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