Dinestic Violence Strategy

Question 1

When does domestic violence exist?

Answer 1

1. Unequal power/privilege of their P over V
2. Control exerted by the P
3. Fear of consequences by the V

Question 2

What defines a relationship?

Answer 2

S8(8) Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009
(a) married;
( b)Domestic partners;
( c) Other form of intimate personal relationships in which their lives are interrelated and the actions one affect the other
( d)One is the child, stepchild or grandchild or is under guardianship of the other regardless of age
( e) One is the child, stepchild or grandchild or is under guardianship of a person who is or was formerly in a relationship with the other under (a)-(c) regardless of age
( f) One is a child and the other is a person who acts in loco parent is in relation to the child
( g) One is a child who normally or regularly resides or stays with the other
( h) Siblings
( i) Otherwise related to each other through blood, marriage, domestic partnership or adoption
( j) Related according to ATSI kinship rules or members of some culturally recognised group
( k) One is the career of the other

Question 3

What is the Aim of SAPOLS DV Strategy

Answer 3

Provide a response to DV which

• supports prevention and early intervention
• Engages in collaborative work with other agencies
• Protects a victim and children from further harm and holds an offender accountable for their violence
• Adaptive to research, experiences, practices, policy and legislation

Question 4

What are the principles of SAPOLs DV Strategy?

Answer 4

1. Lead communicate to challenge gender inequality and social norms
2. Intervene early in prevention and escalation of violence
3. Provide integrated responses
4. Support victims and ensure victim safety
5. Hold offenders accountable for their behaviour
6. Educate and train the workforce

Question 5

What are the priority areas of the strategy?

Answer 5

1. Prevent
2. Collaborate
3. Protect

Question 6

Explain Priority Area 1 (prevention and early intervention)

Answer 6

• Build on the organisational culture which understands DV in any form is unacceptable and challenge attitudes and behaviours which allow it to occur

Question 7

Explain Priority Area 2 (collaborative responses)

Answer 7

Engage external service providers to provide an integrated response to victims and children to support their safety and well being, including linking an offender to support services where appropriate

Question 8

Explain Priority Area 3 (protect victims)

Answer 8

Undertake an effective investigation of a DV incident which minimises further harm to a V and maximises their safety; and holds an offender appropriately accountable and discourages recidivsim

Question 9

Explain Priority Area 4 (workforce education)

Answer 9

Ensure SAPOL are equipped with the knowledge, training and education to meet expected service delivery standards when responding to DV

Question 10

Explain Priority Area 5 (monitoring and performance)

Answer 10

Ensure SAPOL monitors performance and accountability with respect to service delivery and responses to all parties affected by DV