Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) A Practice Exam

What role do system-based advocates typically fulfill?

1. Employed by law enforcement or prosecutors' offices

2. Trained volunteers in community organizations

3. Freelance consultants for victims

4. Medical professionals at hospitals

The correct answer is: Employed by law enforcement or prosecutors' offices

System-based advocates primarily work within the framework of legal and law enforcement systems to provide support to victims of crime, particularly sexual assault. They are often employed specifically within law enforcement or prosecutors' offices, which allows them to navigate the complexities of the legal process and ensure that victims have access to necessary resources and information. This advocacy role is crucial, as these advocates offer guidance on what to expect in legal proceedings and work to support victims throughout the investigation and prosecution phases. In contrast, trained volunteers in community organizations typically focus on providing emotional support and resources outside the formal legal system, while freelance consultants for victims might offer specialized services but lack the systemic integration that system-based advocates have. Medical professionals at hospitals, although essential for the treatment and forensic examination of victims, do not fulfill the same advocacy role within the justice system as system-based advocates do.