Chapter 4 Flashcards
Principles of an effective police response to Family Harm. (6)
Early Intervention Culturally Appropriate Safety Collecting risk information Accountability Working collaboratively
Family violence is a subset of what.
Family Harm.
Family violence includes what types of abuse.
Physical
Sexual
Psychological
Children are typically present at what percentage of family harm episodes.
50.
Risk factors (3)
Vulnerabilities
Compounding factors
Negative behaviours
Examples of vulnerabilities
Lack of life skills Lack of parenting skills Lack of adequate social networks Lack of education Health issues
Examples of compounding factors
Unemployment
Deprivation/poverty
Inadequate housing
Negative cultural attitudes
Examples of negative behaviours
FV
Child abuse and neglect
Sexual violence
Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use
Examples of long term negative outcomes as a result of family harm
Adverse social/economical outcomes Dysfunctional families Criminality Adverse health outcomes Mental health issues Adverse educational outcomes
Initial response - FH investigation - steps
Establish context and circumstances, parties involved and their roles, interviews Dynamic assessment Frontline safety plan Quality narrative Submit and approve a FH investigation Provide info to others/agencies
Employees who suspect or are aware of another employee being a person posing risk or a person at risk of family harm are encouraged to take what steps
Report confidentially by advising own supervisor or
Welfare officer
Employees charged with FV offences
Reported immediately to District Employee Practice Mgr and Professional Conduct Mgr.
Police employee served with a PO - officer steps
Send a copy to employees DC or National Mgr.
What does employee do upon being respondent of PO
Report in writing including details of proceedings to supervisor.
Supervisor informs HR and PPC district.
If Police employee fails to report that they are respondent of PO - consequences
Aggravating factor.
Possession of weapons and firearms - respondent of PO
Standard prohibition, also cannot carry appointments also applies to AO and police employees involved in training, police weaponry and exhibit handling.
Applications to vary PO conditions in relation to weapons and firearms, what is the paramount consideration and other considerations.
Victim safety and court must consider victims views.
Nature duration and type of FH disclosed.
Offence history.
Employees role.
Views of person protected by order.
Who makes decision about whether police will support an application under s.22 - variation of PO conditions.
DCE people in consultation with National Mgr, Criminal Investigations Group upon receipt of report from district.
When must police serve a PO
Respondent holds a firearms licence or
Respondent is believed to be in possession of or have access to firearm or
Service is assessed as being a significant risk to server
PO is granted without notice.
Once PO served Police will ensure;
Robust info sharing, collaborative risk assessment and safe service delivery practices for PO are developed.
At time of service Police demand surrender of all firearms and licences.
Staff safety is paramount.
Officer serving advises the victim.
All breaches taken seriously.
Who issues and who can discharge PO
Family court and can only be discharged by court.
District Court ability to issue PO
Yes but must be convinced the victim does not object.
District Court can detain person for a period not exceeding 2 hours for purpose of issuing and serving the order.
District Court can also issue a final protection order when sentencing an offender convicted of FV offence if satisfied order is necessary to protect victim and victim does not object.
What happens to firearms licence when PO issued.
Suspended under 21(2). Licence deemed to be revoked when PO becomes final.
