Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Question 1

What percent of DV victims recant their statements?

Answer 1

80-90%

Question 2

_______ ________ abusive behavior in any relationship, as outlined by law, that is used to gain or maintain power and control over a current or former intimate partner or family or household member.

Answer 2

Domestic Violence

Question 3

what are the 3 categories of mandatory arrest within DV?

Answer 3

Assault, menacing, strangulation

Question 4

How many points of unwanted contact must you have for a stalking order?

Answer 4

2 or more

Question 5

Why are victims for sexual assault chosen?

Answer 5

Vulnerability, Accessibility, Seeming to lack credibility

Question 6

How long is a sexual assault protection order (SAPO) good for?

Answer 6

5 years

Question 7

What makes an individual unable to get a SAPO?

Answer 7

• Anyone eligible for a restraining order
• if the perpetrator is under 18 years old

Question 8

What are the three physical locations of a sexual assault?

Answer 8

physical location of assault, victims’ body, suspects body