Domestic Abuse Flashcards
What is the definition of domestic abuse according to The Domestic Abuse Act 2021?
Behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is “domestic abuse” if –
(A) A and B are each aged 16 or over and are personally connected to each other, and
(B) The behaviour is abusive
What are the age requirements for A and B to be considered in a case of domestic abuse?
Each must be aged 16 or over
What does it mean for A and B to be ‘personally connected’?
They must have a personal relationship
Are or have been married
Are or have been civil partnered
A child is involved
Sex 2 times
True or False: Both parties involved in domestic abuse must be under 16 years old.
False
Fill in the blank: Behaviour of a person (“A”) towards another person (“B”) is domestic abuse if A and B are each aged 16 or over and are _______.
personally connected
Enhanced services
All victims of domestic abuse are entitled to an enhanced service.
Faster updates, 1 day rather than 5 days.
What does poly-victimisation refer to?
The experience of multiple types of victimisation such as sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, bullying, and exposure to family violence.
What is a defense regarding consent in cases of strangulation?
It is a defense to show that the other person consented to the strangulation or other act, unless serious harm is suffered as a result of the strangulation.
Under what conditions does consent not serve as a defense in strangulation cases?
Consent does not serve as a defense if serious harm is suffered as a result of the strangulation.
What are the two conditions regarding the intent of the person doing the act in strangulation cases?
a) Intended to cause serious harm, or
b) Was reckless as to whether serious harm would be caused.
True or False: Consent is a complete defense in all cases of strangulation.
False
What does MASH stand for?
Multi-agency safeguarding hubs
What does MARAC stand for?
Multi-agency risk assessment conferences
What does MARM stand for?
Multi-agency risk management
Coercive behaviour
This would include acts of assault, threats, humiliation, intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish or frighten their victim.
Controlling behaviour
This would include certain acts which are designed to make a person subordinate and/or dependent. This may be by isolating them from sources of support, exploiting their resources and capacity for personal gain, depriving them of the means required for independence, resistance and/or escape or regulating their everyday behaviour
Risk levels
Standard
Medium
High
RARA
Remove the risk
Avoid the risk
Reduce the risk
Accept the risk
