Domestic & Family Violence Policy Statement Flashcards
what is the definition of Domestic Violence
A personal violence offence committed by a person against another who has or has had a domestic relationship with
Define Domestic relationship
Is or has been married to the person
defacto
intimate relationship
living or has lived in the same house hold
living or has lived in long term residential facility
relative
(Aboriginal) Extended family or kin.
what are the patters of behavior that consitute DV
escalating abuse and violence intimidation physical abuse sexual assault verbal abuse/threats psychological abuse threats to harm others or pets threats to or actual damage to property withholding money social isolation emotional/physical torment live in fear.
What are 5 key roles of Police in DV
- Investigate incidents of DV
- Provide safety & Support to victims
- place offenders before the court (young offenders act where suitable)
- Be Proactive in preventing DV
- work with local services to reduce DV
what legal responsibility do police have under S24 of the children & Young Persons (care & Protection) Act 1988
to Report children at risk of significant harm.
what is a mandatory reporter (DV)
An individual require by law (as a result of their job) to report to community services, reasonable grounds that child is at risk of significant harm from abuse or neglect
What interagency partnerships help with DV
Womens DV court advocacy program
DV Intervention Court
Staying Home leaving violence
Integrated DFV services program
What does the NSWPF Corporate DV spokesperson do
- advise SET on matters of DFV
- Participate & Coordinate NSWPF involvement at interagency activities
- Oversight and monitor NSWPF policy & Practice re: DFV
- Speak publicly for commissioner on DFV
- Chair DFV committee’s
What is the RDVS
Region DV Sponsor
What is the RDVC
Region DV Coordinator
