Legal Advocacy 1

Question 1 of 22

1

Name the two courts in which survivors can access remedies for what they have experienced?

Select one or more of the following:

Criminal Courts
Civil Courts
Regal Courts
Tennis Courts

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

1

What is the burden of proof that must be met in order to convict an assailant in the criminal justice system?

Select one of the following:

Preponderance of evidence. (51%)
Beyond a reasonable doubt. (99.9%)
There is no burden of proof in the criminal justice system.
The burden of proof varies as it is determined by the judge/jury on each case.

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

1

Who are the parties involved in a court case in the criminal justice system?

Select one of the following:

the survivor vs the assailant
the state vs the assailant
the petitioner vs the respondent
the guilty vs the innocent

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

1

What is Crime Victim’s Compensation definition?

Select one of the following:

Provides an employee who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence or who has a family or household member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave to address issues resulting
Allows victims of sexual assault or domestic violence to terminate a lease early with proper notification
A program through the Office of the Attorney General that can allow for victims of crime to be reimbursed based on out of pocket expenses resulting from the crime

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

1

What is VESSA definition?

Select one of the following:

Provides an employee who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence or who has a family or household member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave to address issues resulting
A program through the Office of the Attorney General that can allow for victims of crime to be reimbursed based on out of pocket expenses resulting from the crime
Allows victims of sexual assault or domestic violence to terminate a lease early with proper notification

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

1

What is Safe home's Act ?

Select one of the following:

A program through the Office of the Attorney General that can allow for victims of crime to be reimbursed based on out of pocket expenses resulting from the crime
Provides an employee who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence or who has a family or household member who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave to address issues resulting
Allows victims of sexual assault or domestic violence to terminate a lease early with proper notification and change locks

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

1

What happens after a police report is made?

Select one of the following:

ASA interviews the survivor, perpetrator(s), and relevant witnesses
Detectives contact the survivor for an interview
Charges are filed by the State Attorney’s Office
Law enforcement waits for the results of the rape kit

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

1

Currently, in the State of Illinois there are _____ types of protective orders:

Select one of the following:

1
2
3
4

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

1

In order to file for a protective order, the petitioner must be:

Select one of the following:

13
16
17
18

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

1

How long do detectives have to file charges after an arrest?

Select one of the following:

24 hours
36 hours
48 hours
60 hours

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

1

A survivor can use VESSA if their place of employment employs at least

Select one of the following:

9 individuals
11 individuals
13 individuals
15 individuals

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

1

In order to be eligible for Crime Victims Compensation, one must:

Select one of the following:

Notify law enforcement of the crime within 7 days or petition for a protective order
Earn at least 27,000 in annual salary income
Notify their place of work that the assault took place
Request PEP meds from the doctors

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

1

The hospital is required to call law enforcement

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

1

Survivors can only file a police report immediately after the assault

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

1

The age of consent in the State of Illinois is 15

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

1

Advocates can be present during law enforcement interviews

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

1

Filing for protective orders is expensive

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

1

If a v/s does not file a police report they must sign a Refusal to Prosecute form

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

1

How long does an adult survivor of sexual violence have to file a police report in the state of IL?

Select one of the following:

3 years
2 weeks
2 years
There is no time limit.

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

1

What is the sentencing range for someone who is convicted on a first charge of criminal sexual assault in IL? (assuming there are no aggravating factors)

Select one of the following:

4-15 years
6-30 years
Lifetime in prison
2 years

Explanation

Question 21 of 22

1

What information does a survivor need to have to petition for any of the protective orders? (Hint- select 3)

Select one or more of the following:

Name of the assailant
Address for the assailant
Date of Birth for the assailant
Social Security Number for the assailant
Driver license of the assailant
police report number

Explanation

Question 22 of 22

1

When survivors file a police report for rape, what classification should you see on the report?

Select one of the following:

Criminal Sexual Assault
Violent Crime Against a Person
Other-non criminal
Other involving person
Domestic Battery

	Created by Maria Balata about 8 years ago

Certificate Sexual Assault Advocacy and Crisis Intervention (Sexual Assault & Legal Advocacy ) Quiz on Legal Advocacy 1, created by Maria Balata on 13/04/2016.

Legal Advocacy 1

Question 1 of 22

Name the two courts in which survivors can access remedies for what they have experienced?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 22

What is the burden of proof that must be met in order to convict an assailant in the criminal justice system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 22

Who are the parties involved in a court case in the criminal justice system?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 22

What is Crime Victim’s Compensation definition?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 22

What is VESSA definition?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 22

What is Safe home's Act ?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 22

What happens after a police report is made?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 22

Currently, in the State of Illinois there are _____ types of protective orders:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 22

In order to file for a protective order, the petitioner must be:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 22

How long do detectives have to file charges after an arrest?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 22

A survivor can use VESSA if their place of employment employs at least

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 22

In order to be eligible for Crime Victims Compensation, one must:

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 22

The hospital is required to call law enforcement

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 22

Survivors can only file a police report immediately after the assault

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 22

The age of consent in the State of Illinois is 15

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 22

Advocates can be present during law enforcement interviews

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 22

Filing for protective orders is expensive

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 22

If a v/s does not file a police report they must sign a Refusal to Prosecute form

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 22

How long does an adult survivor of sexual violence have to file a police report in the state of IL?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 22

What is the sentencing range for someone who is convicted on a first charge of criminal sexual assault in IL? (assuming there are no aggravating factors)