CCP Chapter 5: Family Violence

Question 1

Definition: Family Violence

Answer 1

An act by a member of a family/household against another member of the family/household that is intended to result in ohysical harm, BI, assault, or sexual assault OR that is a threat that reasonably places the person in fear of imminent harm, BI, assault, or sexual assault.

Question 2

Definition of ABUSE?

Answer 2

Is defined by a member of the family /household toward a child if the family/household…LOTS OF SPECIFICS

Question 3

Definition: Dating Violence

Answer 3

A relationship between individuals who have or have had a continuous relationship of a romantic or intimate nature.

Question 4

The existence of a dating relationship shall be determined based on what?

Answer 4

1. The length of the relationship
2. The nature of the relationship
3. The frequency and type of interaction of the persons involved
   A CASUAL ACQUAINTANCE OR ORDINARY FRATERNIZATION DIES NOT CONSTITUTE A DATING RELATIONSHIP