Domestic Violence

Question 1

Domestic Violence

DEFN - (Purpose)

Answer 1

• Purpose of assault is to INTIMIDATE and CONTROL their partner by INDUCING FEAR through a POWER IMBALANCE

Question 2

Cycle of Violence (3)

Answer 2

1 - Honeymoon (Manipulation Phase)
2 - Tension Building Phase
3 - Crisis/assaultive Phase

Question 3

Domestic Violence - DEFN

Answer 3

use of physical or sexual force, actual or threatened, in an INTIMATE relationship, including emotion and psychological abuse or harassing behaviour

Question 4

Domestic Violence Stats

Answer 4

• 1 in 8 Canadian women
• on average women are assaulted 35 times before they report
• 61% of abusive males grew up in a home where they experienced DV
• most dangerous time for women is 6 weeks after they announce the relationship is over
• 80% of murdered women were stalked
• strong relationship between animal abuse and DV

Question 5

Intimate Relationship - DEFN

Answer 5

• includes those between the opposite sex and same sex partners
• vary in duration and legal formality, includes current/past/common-law/married
• may or may not include a sexual component
• may be predicated on little or no sexual activity

Question 6

Dominant Aggressor

Answer 6

• the individual who has been the principal abuser

- how to determine dominant aggressor - History/power/control/injuries

Question 7

Relationship Terror

Answer 7

an extreme form of controlling relationship behaviour involving threats, intimidation and violence

Question 8

1 - R v. Feeney

DV - Lawful Authorities (3)

Answer 8

• Hot pursuit, consent, non-dwelling

Question 9

2 - R v. Godoy

DV - Authorities

Answer 9

• 911 hang up, warrantless entry, safety

Question 10

3 - R v. Sanderson

DV - Authorities

Answer 10

• Entry and conduct inside the home were both lawful

Question 11

Domestic Violence Investigator (DVI)

Answer 11

Typically a SGT or Staff SGT, not a constable

Question 12

Domestic Investigation

4

Answer 12

1 - Establish aggressor
2 - Secure both parties and get stories
3 - Keep in mind self defence (s.34)
4 - If child involved, call CAS

Question 13

Mandatory Charge

3

Answer 13

1 - on RG
2 - PO is to lay a charge
3 - never charge both parties

Question 14

Entry Into Dwelling in relation to DV

3

Answer 14

1 - PO may enter dwelling
2 - without warrant
3 - to ensure the safety of persons inside

Question 15

Children’s Aid Society (CAS)

Answer 15

• Must be contacted if children resided in the dwelling with a history of DV, whether or not they were present

Question 16

Show Cause/Bail hearing (3)

Answer 16

1 - DV incident involving an arrest
2 - always be a bail hearing
3 - SAFETY and security of the victim

Question 17

Victim
s. 2(2)
Canadian Bill of Rights
DEFN

Answer 17

• an individual who has suffered physical/emotional harm, property damage or economic loss as the result of commission or alleged commission of an offence

Question 18

Domestic Involving MHA

Answer 18

• if DV case occurs with an offender who suffers mental illness, it is BEST TO ARREST rather than apprehend under s. 17 MHA
• if apprehension under s. 17 MHA, cycle of violence will likely continue as you can only hold the accused for 72 hours

Question 19

SVS

Answer 19

Sworn Video Statement = best evidence for DV case

Question 20

DVRM

- includes 16 areas

Answer 20

• investigation tool/checklist to be considered in a bail hearing that includes: relationship problems, stalking, jealously, substance abuse, mental disorders, etc.

Question 21

Most significant risk factor for DV is…

Answer 21

During recent or pending separations