What do we know about the rights of Young Victims? Hi everyone, thank you for helping ChildLine and the Government to look at a really important issue. We want to find out more about what needs to be done to help young victims of crime. The questions are quite specific so don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers, it is more important that you tell us what you think! Question Title * 1. What is your gender? Female Male Transgender Question Title * 2. How old are you? Under 11 11-13yrs 13-15yrs 15-18yrs 18 and over Question Title * 3. What would you consider your Ethnicity? British Irish Any other White background Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background Black or Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background White and Black Caribbean White and Black African White and Asian Any other mixed background Chinese Any other ethnic group Other Ethnicity Question Title * 4. Have you heard of something called the 'Victim's Code?' Yes No Question Title * 5. What do you think the Victim’s Code is? A set of rules that you have to follow if you have been a victim The things you have to do when you find yourself in a dangerous situation? A guide that sets out your rights if you are a victim of crime Question Title * 6. The code is a like a guidebook for all victims of crime, do you think there should be a separate section that explains the rights for children and young people? Yes No Question Title * 7. Here is an example of a part of the Victim's Code about Police Investigations aimed at telling young people what their rights are. Please have a look and tell us if you think it is easy to understand? Please leave any comments below :)Police InvestigationWhen you tell police a crime has taken place, you may be asked to tell the police in an interview what happened. This is called a witness statement. When you give your statement you are entitled to:Ask the police if someone can be with you when you give your witness statement;Ask for someone to help you understand the questions you are being asked;Have your statement video recorded so that you do not have to tell the police what happened to you more often than necessary;Be told about special measures (see glossary) if you might have to go to court Question Title * 8. Have you ever given evidence in court? Yes NO Question Title * 9. If you answered YES to the last question and have given evidence were you a Witness or a Victim? What information and support could have made it easier? If you answered NO go to the next question. Thank You. You can contact ChildLine on 0800 1111 if you need support about any of the issues mentioned in this question Question Title * 10. What do you think Restorative Justice is? Rebuilding old houses to make them fit for living in When the victim gets justice by for example; Getting a thief to apologise and return the victims belongings When the victim gets justice through and punishing criminals and sending them to prison Question Title * 11. What would you want to happen to the criminal if you experienced a crime?If you choose b please give your reasons a)Get justice through being supported and getting the criminal to work in your communty doing some good b)Focus on getting the criminal put in prison and punished Other (please specify) Question Title * 12. Do you know what a Victim Personal Statement is? If yes can you explain? Yes No Explanaition Question Title * 13. What is a good way for a young person to tell a court about how a crime has affected you? Question Title * 14. What is the Victim Contact Scheme? A way in which all Victims of Crime can contact eachother Joining a scheme which keeps you informed on what is happening to the offender Question Title * 15. How can we make sure children and young people know about the Victim's Code? Question Title * 16. Do you think the Government could do more to help children and young people who are victim's of crime? Yes No If answered yes, what else could they do? Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your thoughts and ideas are really appreciated. We will send your answers to the government and it will help to make the code for young people even more supportive! Done