SVIP must be used in all of the following EXCEPT:

• A. Vandalism
• B. Burglary
• C. Trespass
• D. Larceny

Answer: (D)

SVIP is a victim-centered interviewing approach used to guide investigators when there is a person who has experienced harm and when a trauma-informed response can help gather accurate information while supporting the victim. It’s commonly applied in cases where the victim’s emotional and safety needs are central to the investigation, such as when property is damaged or unlawful entry has occurred and the victim is affected by fear, loss, or intrusion.

In vandalism, burglary, and trespass, the victim’s perspective and emotional impact are typically prominent, so using a SVIP framework helps establish trust, explain what will happen next, and elicit detailed, reliable accounts of what occurred and any threats or safety concerns. Larceny, while still a property loss, often centers more on identifying the suspect and the sequence of events than on the victim’s trauma during the incident, so SVIP is not necessarily required there.