Domestic Violence

Question 1

Domestic Violence

Answer 1

the intentional violent or controlling behavior that one person wields over another. Includes:
a. Physical
b. Sexual
c. Psychological
d. Financial

Question 2

The goal of the abuser is too

Answer 2

maintain POWER and CONTROL

Question 3

Single greatest predictor of adult criminality.

Answer 3

male children who witness their mothers being beaten by their significant other (husband or boyfriend).

Question 4

Boys who witness domestic violence are?

Answer 4

TWICE as likely to abuse their own partners and children when they become adults.

Question 5

When it comes to Domestic Violence, law enforcement has three primary responsibilities.

Answer 5

a. Provide physical safety & security for victims
b. Assist victims by coordinating their referral to support services
c. Arrest the DV suspect as required by law

Question 6

Who can be a DV Victim?

Answer 6

ANYONE

Question 7

What is the definition of Abuse? A.P.C

Answer 7

a. Attempting to cause or causing physical harm;
b. Placing another in fear of imminent serious physical harm;
c. Causing another to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threat or duress.

Question 8

4 Court Types

Answer 8

a. Superior
b. Probate and Family
c. District
d. Boston Municipal
(Superior does not cover dating relationships)

Question 9

Family and Household Members

Answer 9

a. Are or were married
b. Are or were residing together in the same household
c. Are or were related by blood or marriage
d. Have a child in common
e. Are or have been in a substantive dating or engagement relationship based on the following factors:
i. Length of time
ii. Type of Relationship
iii. Frequency of interaction
iv. If relationship is terminated, the length of time elapsed since the termination of the relationship

Question 10

How many tries will it take abused women to successfully leave their abusers?

Answer 10

7

Question 11

Vacate Order

Answer 11

court order to leave & remain away from premise & surrender keys
a. Basic Protection shall include:
i. Defendant shall not damage any of the plaintiff’s belongings
ii. Defendant shall not shut off any utilities or mail delivery
iii. Defendant shall not interfere in any way with the plaintiff’s right to possess such residence

Question 12

Extended Scope

Answer 12

Multiple Family Dwelling;
Plaintiffs Workplace

Question 13

When the expiration date falls on a weekend, holiday, or date the court is closed, the order shall not expire until

Answer 13

NEXT COURT BUSINESS DAY

Question 14

Surrender of Fire Arms

Answer 14

Upon issuance of temporary or emergency order, the court shall order the immediate suspension and surrender of:
LTC
FID
AMMUNITION
RIFLES
SHOTGUNS
MACHINE GUNS
FIREARMS

Question 15

Petition for Review

Answer 15

ANY defendant may petition such action and will be heard no later than 10 COURT BUSINESS days

Question 16

Employment

Answer 16

court shall order a hearing no later than 2 COURT BUSINESS days

Question 17

Temporary Order

Answer 17

a. 10 court business days
b. May be extended up to a year or not to exceed 1 year
c. The court shall give the defendant an opportunity to be heard on the question of continuing the temporary order no later than 10 court business days after such orders are entered

Question 18

Emergency Order

Answer 18

a. Courts are closed
b. Good until NEXT court business day

Question 19

Preferred Response =

Answer 19

You should arrest;
You do not have too

Question 20

Why do victims of abuse stay?

Answer 20

1. Fear
2. Children
3. Lack of money
4. She loves her partner
5. Her partner “loves” her
6. The children love them both
7. Law enforcement blame me her
8. Clergy blame her
9. Relatives blame her
10. She blames herself
11. Therapists blame her
12. Her batterer blames her
13. She’s a drug addict
14. Her partner is a pimp
15. Her father abused her

Question 21

Mandatory Response =

Answer 21

Violation of the Restraining Order;
Must Arrest

Question 22

209 s6/Powers

Answer 22

1. Remain on scene
2. Obtaining medical treatment
3. Locate/get to a safe place
4. Notice of rights (advice and give copy)
5. EJS
6. Advisor Eligible for bail (6 Hours)
7. Shall Arrest

Question 23

265 s. 13M

Answer 23

Intimate Relations
1. Married - Child in common
2. Engagement Relationship
3. Substantive dating relationship

Question 24

265 s.13A

Answer 24

Blood Relatives- Roommates

Question 25

Restraining Order/Personal Order

Answer 25

1. Issued by Court
2. Active during violation
3. Knew about order
4. Violated the order

Question 26

Witness Intimidation

Answer 26

1. Batterer attempts to disuade ( persuade) the victim
2. Doesn’t let the victim call 911/takes victims phone