Domestic Abuse/ Refugees and Asylum

Question 1

Define Domestic Abuse

Answer 1

Incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16+ who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.

Question 2

What are the different types of domestic abuse?

Answer 2

1) Emotional
2) Physical
3) Psychological
4) Sexual
5) Financial

Question 3

How does domestic abuse impact on physical health?

Answer 3

1) Traumatic injuries following assault e.g. Miscarriage, Fracture
2) Somatic Problems/Chronic Illness e.g. Headaches, Chronic Pain
3) Psychological e.g. PTSD, depression, anxiety

Question 4

What would you do if someone was high risk of Domestic Abuse?

Answer 4

Refer to MARAC or IDVAS.

Question 5

What assessment determines if someone is at risk of Domestic Abuse

Answer 5

DASH Assessment

Question 6

What 3 potential indications of Domestic Abuse?

Answer 6

1) Delay in seeking help
2) Multiple minor injuries
3) Repeat GP/A&E attendances
4) Unwitnessed by anyone else

Question 7

What are the 3 risk levels?

Answer 7

Standard: No likelihood of serious harm
Medium: Identifiable indicators of risk/serious harm, offender potential to cause serious harm
High: Identifiable indicators of imminent risk of serious harm

Question 8

What are the different definitions of Refugees, Asylum etc?

Answer 8

Refugees: Person granted asylum and refugee status. Gives 5 years to apply for LTR
Asylum Seeker: Person makes application for status
Indef LTR: Person granted full refugee status and permanent residence

Question 9

Define an unaccompanied child

Answer 9

Someone crossing international border to seek refugee status, under 18 and applying for asylum on own