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Domestic Violence Flashcards

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What type of control do batterers try and gain from their partners?

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Attempt to gain and maintain power and control by use of actual and assumed power

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What type of abuse is used in domestic violence relationships?

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Physical
Emotional
Sexual
To gain control over the person

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What is the power and control model for abusers?

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Seek actual power
Assumed power
Strategic and abusive tactics 
-seem minor
-increase in severity 
-increase in frequency
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What are the power and control tactics of DV?

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Physical: pushing, weapons, hair pull
Sexual: unwanted sexual touching/sex
Physiological indicators: denial hysterical uncooperative no emotion

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What is the power and control wheel in DV?

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Center/core: power and control
Using coercion and threats 
Using intimidation 
Using emotional abuse 
Using isolation 
Minimizing, denying and blaming 
Using children 
Using male privileges 
Using economic abuse
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What is the cycle of violence?

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Cycle A, relationship: tensions build- the explosion- loving and contrite

Cycle B, the perpetrator: the abuse- guilt and fear of reprisal- rationalization

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What are key points to know about the batterer?

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Violence is about control and power
Looking at victims b/o takes focus off abuser
Will blame victim
Victims b/o supports abusers b/o
Victim has no control
Abusers repeat their b/o in all intimate relationships

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What are not considered excuses for DV?

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Illness 
Genetics 
Etoh and drugs 
Out of control b/o
Anger
Stress
Behavior
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What are some reasons batterers abuse?

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Society said it's ok
It works 
It's a choice
Control
Learned b/o
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What are victim advocate objectives?

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Protect life
Prevent further injury
Provide information conduct safety plans
Explore options

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What are some DV resources?

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DV shelter 
DHS
DA's advocates 
Adult and family services 
Law enforcement agencies 
AT&T language line 
Advocates 
Restraining orders
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What are some mandatory arrest per ors 133.005?

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Assault 1,2,3,4
Menacing
Strangulation

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What are some factors that should NOT be considered when making an arrest for DV?

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Relationship of parties
Likelihood victim is cooperating w/ prosecutor 
Sexual orientation 
Race, age 
Profession 
Disability
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What are the most commonly arrested DV crimes?

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Assault II, IV ( misdemeanor)
Menacing
Assault IV (felony)
Harassment (not a mandatory arrest)

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What are some full custody arrest- not mandatory arrest?

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Murder
Burglary 
Stalking 
Kidnap 
Rape
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What steps should you do to determine the primary aggressor?

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Make determination of primary aggressor and arrest that person

Avoid arresting both involved if possible

Dual arrest typically do not result in prosecution

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What factors shall an officer make to determine who is the assailant?

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The extent if the injuries inflicted or seriousness of threats creating fear of serous physical injury

The history of DV between involved parties

If any crime was committed in self defense

Potential for future assault

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What are some common methods used to identify the alleged aggressor?

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Compare evidence (visible/non visible) to statements 
Compare victim/witness statements 
Assess verbal non verbal communication 
Review DV history 
Physical size difference
18
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What are some phrases to pay attention to when dealing with the abusers MO?

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I’m the real victim here
I’m trying to keep the family together
Victims bruise easily
Victim has thin skin

19
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What is the difference of choke and strangulation in DV?

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Choke: windpipe is blocked by an object

Strangulation: obstructs normal breathing of a person

*don’t use the word choked

20
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What are visual signs of strangulation?

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Redness/abrasions/bruising
Patterns
Look at the chin
Scratch marks/scrapes

21
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What are some symptoms to strangulation?

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Pain to throat
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarseness
Loss of voice

22
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What should you do if someone suffered strangulation?

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Call medics ASAP

Could be possible brain damage from lack of oxygen

23
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What are some questions to ask a victim of strangulation?

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Describe or demonstrate how it occurred
Ask with one or two hands/object or forearm
Did tegu have difficulty breathing

24
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What are ways to get a stalking order?

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PC
It’s good for life
Automatic hearing
No relationship restrictions

25
Q

What is house bill 2925?

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All defendants in custody for DV or sex assault crimes:

Shall be subject to a no contact condition with their victims

Defendant will get a written copy of the agreement

Violation of this is punishable by contempt of court

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What is an officers liability with a DV arrest?

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If an officer does not arrest the abusers, the officer must consider the liability they face

An officer shall not be held civilly or criminally for a DV arrest, provided the officer acted in good faith and without malice

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What are some assumptions in investigating DV?

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Assume victim will recant
Assume children will recant
Assume any injury will be healed before the hearing
Anything broken will be fixed or thrown out

28
Q

Who should you get statements from?

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Victim
Suspect 
Children 
Neighbors 
Witnesses 
911 caller
29
Q

What are some evidence based prosecution without victim cooperation?

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Hearsay exceptions
Excited utterances
Medical diagnosis and treatment
24hr rule

30
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What are interviewing tactics?

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Separate parties
Ask questions in supportive and matter of fact tone
Be calm and direct
Be patient

31
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How should you interview the victim?

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Show concern/compassion

Don’t judge the victim

32
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How should you interview the suspect?

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Separate
Give Miranda warning before custodial interview
Document

33
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What should you do when you go to court to testify for DV?

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Call DA one week before trail
Show up on time in uniform
Bring copy if report and read thru it

34
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What are some patrol objectives?

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To protect life
Prevent injury
Enforce law maintain peace
Determine if crime has occurred

35
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Why do police patrol objects help in DV cases?

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Police are first and only responders

Arrest provides safety to victims and family and community

36
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What are other officer safety techniques for DV?

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Observe and listen
Determine who is the complainant
Determine if there is more than one offender

37
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What are some dangers in responding to a DV call?

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Parties are expecting-waiting for officers to arrive
Likelihood for firearms
Family rarity w/ families leads to complacency

38
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What are some calming techniques when dealing with DV?

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Separate individuals
Ask to sit down
Respect personal space
Make no promises that can’t be kept

39
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How should you advise the victim of rights?

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Elements of rights and residues brochure explained
Convey safety for victim
Advise the report will be sent to DV center
Advise victim what to expect in future with regard to the case

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