Domestic Abuse

Question 1

Definition of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse act 2021 S1

Answer 1

Behaviour of a person towards another person if they are both aged over 16 and are personally connected to each other
The behaviour is abusive
Physical or sexual abuse
Violent or threatening behaviour
Controlling or coercive behaviour
Economic abuse
Psychological, emotional or other abuse

Question 2

Meaning of controlling behaviour

Answer 2

A range of acts designed to make a person dependent by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacities for personal gain, depriving them of the means for independence

Question 3

Meaning of coercive behaviour

Answer 3

An act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish or frighten the victim

Question 4

Meaning of economic abuse

Answer 4

Any behaviour that has a substantial adverse effect on a persons ability to acquire use or maintain money or other property or obtain goods or services.

Question 5

What is a DVPN

Answer 5

A domestic violence protection order

Question 6

What does a DVPN do

Answer 6

Initial notice issued by the police to provide emergency protection to a victim of domestic abuse. The person must be aged 18 years or over and must be issued by an officer of rank superintendent or above

Question 7

What happens after a DVPN

Answer 7

Once issued, a constable must apply to magistrates court for a DVPO and must be heard by the court no longer than 48 hours after the DVPN was served

Question 8

How long does a DVPO last for

Answer 8

14 and 28 days