Is there a such thing as a special victims unit in the uk?? Its a police department that deals with sex crimes, crimes involving children etc. I was just wondering if people who have been raped are just dealt with by normal police??
2007-02-17 05:43:51 · 5 answers · asked by SH2007 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
all police forces have units within them. most have a child protection unit and a seperate one for sexual assault victims.
the officers, usually female, are specially trained to deal with the victims, and are usually CID officers. a pc might take the initial report but a CID officer would do the statement, either at home or at the station.
most stations have a seperate area for rape victims which is a bit more "homely" and less intimidating than an interview room, which has the facilities for a medical exam.
2007-02-17 05:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by looby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now these disgusting crimes are on the increase the police I believe have set up various units to deal with the said victims. I sincerely hope they get all the help they deserve.
2007-02-21 09:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by janeybest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think there are special units there are definatley special places for rape victims so they feel a bit safer and not on display
2007-02-17 13:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would imagine there is a special department for these awful crimes.
2007-02-21 09:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by Weed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO THERE IS A SPECIAL SQUAD FOR SUCH CASES
2007-02-17 13:47:14 · answer #5 · answered by michael b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋