Victim Services Survey

Instructions: Please complete the questionnaire answering all questions to the best of you ability. We would like to hear about your experience with Yolo County agencies during your most recent case. Your participation is completely voluntary. You may skip questions as you wish. Your answers are confidential and will not affect the services you will receive currently or in the future.

This survey will take around 8 minutes to complete.

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* Please Enter Your Entry Number (refer to email):

Demographics

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* 1. What is your date of birth?

Please Enter:

Date

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* 2. What is your sex or (biological) gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your race/ethnicity?

African-American

Hispanic/Latino

Caucasian (Non-Hispanic)

Asian

American Indian

Indian Subcontinent (e.g., India, Pakistan)

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Less than High School

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Technical/Vocational

Some College

Four-year College Degree

Some Graduate Work

Graduate or Professional Degree

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

Case Information

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* 5. What is your relationship to the victim in this case?

Self

Parent/Guardian

Family Member

Friend

Acquaintance

Stranger

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What is your relationship to the defendant(s) in this case? He/she is my (check all that apply):

Parent/Guardian

Family Member

Friend

Acquaintance

Stranger

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type of crime were you a victim of (please select)?

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* 8. Was the case prosecuted?

Yes

Don't Know

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* 9. Did you suffer any financial loss as a result of the crime (e.g., medical bills, counseling costs, property damage or loss)?

Yes

Don't Know

N/A

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* 10. Was there a court order to reimburse you to your losses?

Yes

Don't Know

N/A

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* 11. Overall, were you satisfied with the reimbursement?

Yes

Don't Know

N/A

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* 12. Please explain why:

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* 13. Did you have contact with the deputy district attorney who handled your case?

Yes

Don't Know

N/A

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* 14. If you had contact with the deputy district attorney who handled your case, please respond to the statement below using the scale provided. If you have not had contact with the deputy district attorney, mark N/A.

	Not at all (1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	Very Much (5)	N/A	Don't Know
a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case.	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. Not at all (1)	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. (2)	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. (3)	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. (4)	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. Very Much (5)	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. N/A	a. The D.A. was interested in hearing my opinions and included me in the handling of the case. Don't Know
b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs.	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. Not at all (1)	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. (2)	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. (3)	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. (4)	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. Very Much (5)	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. N/A	b. The D.A. was very sensitive to my needs. Don't Know
c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages.	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. Not at all (1)	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. (2)	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. (3)	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. (4)	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. Very Much (5)	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. N/A	c. The D.A. was good at communicating with me and returning my phone calls and/or messages. Don't Know
d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important.	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. Not at all (1)	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. (2)	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. (3)	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. (4)	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. Very Much (5)	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. N/A	d. The D.A. made me feel like my concerns were important. Don't Know
e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case?	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? Not at all (1)	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? (2)	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? (3)	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? (4)	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? Very Much (5)	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? N/A	e. Do you feel the D.A. aggressively prosecuted your case? Don't Know
f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases.	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Not at all (1)	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (2)	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (3)	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (4)	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Very Much (5)	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. N/A	f. The D.A. made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Don't Know
g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly.	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. Not at all (1)	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. (2)	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. (3)	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. (4)	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. Very Much (5)	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. N/A	g. The D.A. made decisions to handle problems fairly. Don't Know
h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case.	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. Not at all (1)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. (2)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. (3)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. (4)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. Very Much (5)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. N/A	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the D.A.'s response to the case. Don't Know

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* In order to best assist victims in future cases, please provide more detail about your experience with the D.A./Prosecuting Attorney on your case.

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* 15. Did you testify in court?

Yes

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* 16. If you testified in court, please rate your experience of testifying in court using the scale below:

	Very Negative (1)	Somewhat Negative (2)	Neutral (3)	Somewhat Positive (4)	Very Positive (5)	N/A	Don't Know
Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court?	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Very Negative (1)	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Somewhat Negative (2)	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Neutral (3)	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Somewhat Positive (4)	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Very Positive (5)	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? N/A	Overall, how positive or negative was your experience of testifying in court? Don't Know
Please explain:

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* 17. Did a Victim Advocate from the District Attorney's Office assist you?

Yes

Don't Know

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* 18. Please select the Victim Advocate who assisted you:

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* 19. If a Victim Advocate assisted you, please respond to the following questions. If you have not had contact with a Victim Advocate, mark N/A.

	Not at all (1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	Very Much (5)	N/A	Don't Know
a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings.	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. Not at all (1)	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. (2)	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. (3)	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. (4)	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. Very Much (5)	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. N/A	a. The Victim Advocate was considerate of my feelings. Don't Know
b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system.	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. Not at all (1)	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. (2)	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. (3)	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. (4)	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. Very Much (5)	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. N/A	b. The Victim Advocate helped me understand the court system. Don't Know
c. The Victim Advocate cared about case.	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. Not at all (1)	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. (2)	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. (3)	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. (4)	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. Very Much (5)	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. N/A	c. The Victim Advocate cared about case. Don't Know
d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left.	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. Not at all (1)	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. (2)	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. (3)	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. (4)	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. Very Much (5)	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. N/A	d. The Victim Advocate stayed in contact or communicated with me and returned phone calls and messages I left. Don't Know
e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate.	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. Not at all (1)	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. (2)	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. (3)	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. (4)	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. Very Much (5)	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. N/A	e. The Victim Advocate was courteous and considerate. Don't Know
f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases.	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Not at all (1)	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (2)	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (3)	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. (4)	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Very Much (5)	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. N/A	f. The Victim Advocate made decisions based on facts, rather than using personal opinions or biases. Don't Know
g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly.	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. Not at all (1)	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. (2)	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. (3)	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. (4)	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. Very Much (5)	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. N/A	g. The Victim Advocate made decisions to handle problems fairly. Don't Know
h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case.	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. Not at all (1)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. (2)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. (3)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. (4)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. Very Much (5)	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. N/A	h. Overall, I was satisfied with the Victim Advocate's response to the case. Don't Know

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* In order to best assist victims in future cases, please provide more detail about your experience with the Victim Advocate on your case.

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* 20. Many court dates are continued to another date. Was your case continued?

Yes

Don't Know

N/A

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* 21. Were the continuances upsetting or helpful? If this is not applicable to you, mark N/A.

	Not at all (1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	Very Much (5)	N/A	Don't Know
a. The continuances were frustrating.	a. The continuances were frustrating. Not at all (1)	a. The continuances were frustrating. (2)	a. The continuances were frustrating. (3)	a. The continuances were frustrating. (4)	a. The continuances were frustrating. Very Much (5)	a. The continuances were frustrating. N/A	a. The continuances were frustrating. Don't Know
b. The continuances were helpful.	b. The continuances were helpful. Not at all (1)	b. The continuances were helpful. (2)	b. The continuances were helpful. (3)	b. The continuances were helpful. (4)	b. The continuances were helpful. Very Much (5)	b. The continuances were helpful. N/A	b. The continuances were helpful. Don't Know
c. The continuances were upsetting.	c. The continuances were upsetting. Not at all (1)	c. The continuances were upsetting. (2)	c. The continuances were upsetting. (3)	c. The continuances were upsetting. (4)	c. The continuances were upsetting. Very Much (5)	c. The continuances were upsetting. N/A	c. The continuances were upsetting. Don't Know
d. The continuances interfered with school or work.	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. Not at all (1)	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. (2)	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. (3)	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. (4)	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. Very Much (5)	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. N/A	d. The continuances interfered with school or work. Don't Know
e. The continuances let us calm down.	e. The continuances let us calm down. Not at all (1)	e. The continuances let us calm down. (2)	e. The continuances let us calm down. (3)	e. The continuances let us calm down. (4)	e. The continuances let us calm down. Very Much (5)	e. The continuances let us calm down. N/A	e. The continuances let us calm down. Don't Know

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* In order to best assist victims in future cases, please provide more detail about your experience with the continuances on your case.

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* 22. Approximately how many times did you go to court in total?

1-5

6-10

11-15

15 or more times

Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 23. How did you feel about the overall sentencing decision(s) in your case?

	Very Lenient (1)	Lenient (2)	Just Right (3)	Harsh (4)	Very Hard (5)	N/A
The sentencing decision was:	The sentencing decision was: Very Lenient (1)	The sentencing decision was: Lenient (2)	The sentencing decision was: Just Right (3)	The sentencing decision was: Harsh (4)	The sentencing decision was: Very Hard (5)	The sentencing decision was: N/A

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* 24. Please explain your feelings about the criminal justice system:

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* 25. Thank you for your input. We would like an opportunity to contact you regarding your responses (optional).

Name

Phone Number

Jeff W. Reisig
Yolo County District Attorney

Laura Valdes
Victim Services Program Manager

Melinda Aiello
Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney

Please return the survey to: Ms. Laura, Victim Services Program Manager, Yolo County District Attorney's Office, 301 2nd Street, Woodland, CA 95695