CH 4 Family Violence Flashcards
The situation response model applies only to what sort of domestic relationships? (2)
- current and former initmate partners
- wider family relationships
- The DV Act 1995 extends domestic relationship to include what other sorts of relationships? (2)
- What is it important to remember about these two relationships?
- close personal relationships and flatmates
- PSO can still be issued
The police situational response to family violence can be broken down into two percentages. What are they?
- 70% Initmate Partner Violence (IPV)
- 30% other (includes wider family violence)
What percentage of correlation have police confirmed between family violence and incidences of child abuse and neglect?
70% correlation
What do police use to collect information about children present at a family violence occurrence?
Clue: form
pol350
An effective Police response to family violence is based on core principles. What are they?
Clue: EI, CA, Safety, CRI, A, WC
- Early intervention
- Culturally appropriate
- Safety (of all parties and self)
- Collection of Risk Info (SAFVR measure and dynamic risk assessment at scene which combined determine the total concern for saefty)
- Accountability (holding predominant aggressor and offenders to account.)
- Working Collaboratively
- What is the most common Family Violence Investigation police record?
- How often are children present at family violence occurances?
- Intimate Partner Violence (perpetrator mostly male)
- Children are typically present at half of all FV occurances
What do victims of family violence commonly suffer from? (2)
- low self-esteem & isolation
- fear of leaving
Other that IPV and violence toward children, what are some other forms of family violence?
- Teen dating/Teen violence
- Elder abuse
- Honour based violence
What are the ‘key process points’ in a FV investigation? (13)
Clue: 10 steps. 1st is Initial response
- Active case managament at all stages
- Initial response
- Investigation and crime scene exam
- Interviewing witnesses, vitims and suspects
- Child protection protocol referral, Pol 350 in on duty
- Considering arrest
- charging
- bail
- prosecution or case disposition
- long term safety support and intervention
- Prosecuiton or case disposition
- Monitoring and evaluation
Adverse circumstances (risk factors). What are the 5 vulnerability factors? Clue (5)
- Lack of life skills
- Lack of parenting skills
- lack of adequate social networks
- lack of education
- health issues
Adverse circumstances (risk factors). What are the 4 compounding factors?
- Unemployment
- Deprivation
- Inadequate housing
- Negative cultural attitudes
Adverse circumstances (risk factors). List the 4 Negative behaviours?
- Family violence
- Child abuse and neglect
- Sexual violence
- Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use
Of the 20 child risk factors on the CRF what are the three ‘priority factors?’
Clue: evidence, needs, breach
- previous/current evidence of child abuse/neglect
- basic needs of children not being met
- breach of protection/family court order/PSO
Family harm new approach. What are the long term negative outcomes? (6)
- Adverse Social / economic outcomes
- Dysfunctional families
- Criminality
- Adverse health outcomes
- mental health issues
- Adverse educational outcomes
What two things should simultaneously happen when attending a FV occurrence involving a police employee? (2)
- where offending, normal police approach
- staff welfare considerations, contact welfare officer
What must police carefully consider with regards to employees that have been involved in a FV occurrence?
Clue: Impact of…, compatibility of…
- impact of any criminal offending on ability to remain in NZP
- compatibility of employee found guilty/ convicted/protection order to continue police role
Police Employees who perpetrate family violence will be subject to the processes of what?
The code of conduct
When do policies and procedures in the section apply?(Police Employees and Family Violence) (4)
- Comes to supervisors attention maybe FV (victim/offender)
- Police attend, no offence, PS0 issued (concerns)
- Police attend, FV disclosed (victim/offender)
- Temporary or final protection order issued
What must you do if a police employee is arrested on a family violence matter? (2)
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Notify:
- District Employment Practice Manager &
- Professional Standards Manager
- EAP counselling and welfare offered
- What must a police officer do if they are the respondent of a PO order?
- What must a police officer do if they are the applicant of a PO order?
- Report in writing to supervisor who must inform HR manager, etc. Non-disclosure could be aggravating factor. CoC applies
- encouraged to report confidentially to welfare officer and/or supervisor so support provided
Can constables subject to a PO carry firearms & appointments?
No, this breaches the order.
Can parents take out a protection order against a child or young person?
No, this must be dealt with inder the provisions of the CYPF Act 1989
Who can issue protections orders?
The Family Court as well as the District Court when required.
