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05-04 Intimate Partner Violence Flashcards

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What is intimate partner violence?

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A serious social problem not limited by marital status, sexual orientation, occupation, vulnerability, age, or gender

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How does the Toronto Police Service view intimate partner violence?

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As a preventable crime

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What are the goals of the Toronto Police Service regarding intimate partner violence?

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  • Reduce incidence of intimate partner violence and homicide
  • Investigate all incidents thoroughly
  • Enhance victim safety
  • Build partnerships with community support agencies
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What is mandatory for supervisory officer attendance?

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  • All intimate partner violence calls
  • When the suspect/victim is a member of the Service
  • When the suspect is a member of another police service
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True or False: Intimate partner violence calls are treated with the same priority as other life-threatening calls.

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True

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When a person reports intimate partner violence at a division, what is the division’s responsibility?

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Initial investigation and submission of an eReport

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What should police officers do regarding immigration status of victims and witnesses?

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Not ask unless there are bona fide reasons to do so

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What factors should not influence the decision to lay charges in intimate partner violence cases?

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  • Marital status of the parties
  • Previous calls for police service
  • Victim’s unwillingness to attend court
  • Likelihood of obtaining a conviction
  • Denials of violence despite contrary evidence
  • Fear of reprisals by the accused
  • Occupation of the victim/accused
  • Immigration status of the parties
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What must be documented by police officers in intimate partner violence incidents?

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Response to every call, even if no criminal offence is committed

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What is the Domestic Violence Risk Management – Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (DVRM/ODARA)?

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A report completed for all intimate partner violence occurrences

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Who is authorized to complete the DVRM/ODARA?

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Only an accredited Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI) trained and certified by Waypoint Health Center

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What should officers ensure when responding to an intimate partner violence call?

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  • Safety of all persons at the scene
  • Thorough investigation
  • Medical attention for injured parties
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What is required before transporting a victim to a Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC)?

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Contact the 24-hour on-call switchboard number

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Fill in the blank: The SA/DVCC at Women’s College Hospital provides services to persons over the age of ______ who have been sexually assaulted within the last ______ days.

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16, 30

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What resources and services are available at a SA/DVCC?

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  • Crisis intervention and support
  • Documentation of assault history
  • Forensic documentation of injuries
  • Safety planning
  • Arrangement of shelter
  • Follow-up care
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What should be done if children are involved in an intimate partner violence incident?

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  • Obtain names, dates of birth, and current school of children
  • Contact the appropriate Children’s Aid Society (CAS)
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What should be done if interpreting services are required during an investigation?

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Contact the Multilingual Community Interpreter Services (MCIS)

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What must be recorded in the memorandum book during an investigation?

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  • IPVI name and badge number
  • Victim’s injuries and responses
  • Reasons for not taking an electronically recorded statement
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What should officers do if responding to a third-party complaint regarding intimate partner violence?

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  • Interview the complainant
  • Document all relevant facts
  • Complete an eReport
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What is the purpose of the Ontario Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment?

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To assess recidivism risk and homicide risk

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What must officers consider when determining the dominant aggressor in an intimate partner violence incident?

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Make every effort to determine the dominant aggressor

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What must be included in the eReport for non-urgent matters involving child/youth?

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  • Demographic details
  • Incident details
  • Outcome of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA)
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What is the role of Professional Standards (PRS) in intimate partner violence cases involving police service members?

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Assume the role of case manager and liaise with other police services

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What should be done if a victim requires or requests medical attention?

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Offer to take the victim to a SA/DVCC

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What should be done to change the event type in intimate partner violence cases?

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Request the communications operator to change the event type to reflect the true situation.

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Who should be notified of all intimate partner violence incidents?

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Notify a supervisor or IPVI of all intimate partner violence and intimate partner incident calls.

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What information should be included in the eReport for non-urgent matters involving child/youth?

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  • Demographic
  • Incident details
  • Outcome ODARA
  • Determining if family is Catholic
  • Ensure email is sent to appropriate agency.
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What are the email addresses for the relevant agencies in intimate partner violence cases?

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  • CCAS: ccasdv@torontoccas.org
  • CAST: castdv@torontocas.ca
  • NCFST: ncfstdv@nativechild.org.
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What should be done if the incorrect agency is selected in reporting?

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CCAS, CAST, and NCFST will ensure that the information is sent to the correct agency.

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What is the first step when reasonable grounds exist relative to a charge?

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Arrest and/or charge the suspect, considering all circumstances.

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Should the victim be advised to lay a private information when reasonable grounds exist to lay a charge?

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No, the victim shall not be advised to lay a private information.

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What should an officer do when reasonable grounds do not exist relative to a charge?

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  • Complete the officer information section of the TPS 496.
  • Make a referral to Victim Services Toronto.
  • Document the reason no charges are laid in the eReport.
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What is the responsibility of the supervisory officer regarding intimate partner violence calls?

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Ensure all investigations are undertaken expeditiously and attend the scene for all intimate partner violence calls.

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What assistance should be offered to the victim and dependents in intimate partner violence cases?

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Offer assistance from the Employee Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), Victim Services Toronto, and other community agencies.

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What should be documented when the suspect/accused is a member of the police service?

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Document the circumstances in the memorandum book, including if no arrest was made.

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What is the role of the Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI)?

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Ensure the needs of the victim are met and conduct a thorough and comprehensive investigation.

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What must be done when a victim requires medical attention?

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Ensure the services of a Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Care Centre (SA/DVCC) are offered.

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What should be done with 9-1-1 recordings in intimate partner violence cases?

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Review them and consider preserving them as evidence.

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What should be marked on the information when a case involves intimate partner violence?

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Mark the top right-hand corner as ‘IPV’.

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What should be included in the crown envelope for intimate partner violence cases?

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  • All charges noted as ‘Intimate Partner Violence’.
  • Top border boldly marked in red.
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What should be done if the offender is at risk of re-offending?

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Ensure appropriate resources are dedicated to investigate the matter immediately.

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What should be done regarding bail conditions for the victim?

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Ensure timely notification of bail conditions is provided to the victim.

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What is the Written Revocable Consent (WRC) program?

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It pertains to intimate partner violence assault cases and addresses WRC attached to a Recognizance of Bail or Bail Variation.

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What is required when an intimate partner violence report is received and no arrest has been made?

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  • Lay charges where reasonable grounds exist.
  • Ensure a further investigation is promptly conducted.
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What should be done if charges are not laid?

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Add supplementary information to the original eReport explaining the reasons for such a decision.

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What is the responsibility of the Detective Sergeant in intimate partner violence investigations?

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Ensure that a thorough and comprehensive investigation is conducted by accredited investigators.

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What should be included in the TPS 426 for intimate partner violence cases?

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Complete and file electronically at the division.

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What should be ensured when the Officer in Charge is notified of a member of another police service as a suspect?

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Contact the Duty Officer of their service as soon as practicable.

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What should be documented in the memorandum book regarding the suspect/accused?

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Document all circumstances, including if no arrest was made.

50
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What should be done following the release of a prisoner in intimate partner violence cases?

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Ensure all reasonable inquiries into the possession of weapons are made before release.

51
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What should be contacted as soon as practicable in an incident?

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The Duty Officer of their service

This ensures timely communication regarding the incident.

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What information must be provided about the incident?

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Details of the incident, condition and status of the victim, charges laid, bail opposition, date, time, and location of the first court appearance

This information is crucial for legal and procedural follow-up.

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What does the Written Revocable Consent (WRC) program address?

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Intimate partner violence assault cases

It specifically pertains to WRC attached to Recognizance of Bail or Bail Variation.

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What are the eligibility criteria for the WRC program?

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Accused must be eligible for Early Intervention Court and the Partner Assault Response program

These programs aim to support victims and reduce recurrences of consent revocation.

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What is the role of a Supervisory Officer in a revocation of consent request?

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Ensure an investigation is undertaken expeditiously and notify relevant parties through Direct Report Entry

This includes Records Management Services and Detective Sergeant of the assigned division.

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What does ‘Bona Fide Reasons’ refer to?

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Victim admission needs, Crown Attorney requests, essential information for offences, public safety concerns

These reasons justify the need for information in certain investigations.

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Define ‘Child in Need of Protection’.

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A child that can be apprehended as being in need of protection as defined in s.125 (1) of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act

This definition is crucial for child welfare interventions.

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What constitutes a ‘Criteria Offence’ under Ontario Major Case Management?

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Homicides, sexual assaults, trafficking in persons, non-familial abductions, missing persons, suspected homicides, criminal harassment, and other designated major cases

These cases require specific management due to their serious nature.

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Who is the ‘Dominant Aggressor’?

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The principal abuser in an intimate partner violence situation

This may not necessarily be the person who initiated the violence.

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What does ‘Firearms Interest Police (FIP)’ mean?

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A database containing information that affects an individual’s firearms license eligibility

It includes data from local police agencies regarding relevant offences.

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Define ‘Intimate Partner Incident’.

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Any incident between persons in an intimate relationship where police are called, but no criminal offence has occurred

This reflects the complexities of intimate partner relationships.

62
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What is included in ‘Intimate Partner Violence’?

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Physical, sexual, or psychological harm between intimate partners, including assault, murder, sexual assault, threats, harassment, and more

It encompasses a broad range of abusive behaviors.

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What is an ‘Intimate Partner Violence Investigator (IPVI)’?

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An investigator qualified in intimate partner violence investigations

This role is defined in the Police Services Act and related regulations.

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What is an ‘Intimate Partner Violence Occurrence’?

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An occurrence report detailing criminal behavior or breaches related to intimate partner violence

This includes arrest reports but excludes Intimate Partner Incident Reports.

65
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Define ‘Intimate Relationship – Dating’.

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Includes marriage, domestic partnership, engagement, and dating in any form

Intimate Partner Violence can occur in various types of relationships.

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Who qualifies as a ‘Victim’?

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A person harmed or suffering loss due to an offence, or their relatives if the victim is incapacitated

This definition is important for legal protections and assistance.

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What does the Victim Quick Response Program provide?

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Quick financial assistance to victims of serious crimes like homicide and intimate partner violence

This program is aimed at immediate post-crime support.

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What is the Victim/Witness Assistance Program (VWAP)?

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A program providing priority services to vulnerable victims and witnesses of violent crime

Services continue until the court case concludes.

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