Domestic Violence (Benchmark 4)

Question 1

As discussed in class, what are some examples of who is a domestic violence offender?

Answer 1

Typically ‘Men’
However, occurs in all genders, relationships, and demographics

Question 2

Identify 3 types of abuse that are associated with domestic violence.

Answer 2

Psychological
Financial
Physical/Sexual

Question 3

Identify the cycle of violence pertaining to domestic violence.

Answer 3

Phase 1: Tension building
Phase 2: Explosion or Battering
Phase 3: Honeymoon (may decrease over time)

Question 4

What are some factors to be considered when speaking with a child who has witnessed domestic violence in their home?

Answer 4

• Interview away from both victim and offender, unless the officer thinks it is in the
  best interest of the child to be with the non-offending parent. In that case, instruct
  the parent not to interfere or help with the questioning.
• Interview in a place that is comfortable for the child.
• Get on the child’s level.
• Befriend the child before interviewing.
• Explain why they are there.
• Be careful not to ask leading questions of the child.
• Note if the child is fearful of one or both parents.
• Be aware the child will be inclined to feel responsible or guilty about what has
  happened.
• Reassure the child.
• Be aware that if a child is also the victim of abuse, he or she may be distrustful of
  any adult or may have been warned never to talk to an officer. Don’t pry information
  from the child.
• Always close with “Is there anything you want to add?” * Debrief the child and let
  them know they did a good job.

Question 5

Using examples from class, what are some strategies an officer can use when
interviewing a victim who is in denial?

Answer 5

• Request a Supervisor to assist.
• Be aware the offender may know the LEO process, and be fearful of arrest.

Question 6

Describe a circumstance when an officer should make immediate entry into a residence.

Answer 6

When you hear screams, physical fighting or visually see a fight

Question 7

Why is it important for officers to immediately separate parties involved when responding
to a DV call?

Answer 7

The offender and victim may attempt to use the same story to protect the offender.

Question 8

Explain the difference between a civil and criminal incident.

Answer 8

• Criminal charges are designed to punish the offender, and not protect the victim.
• Civil charges allow victim to sue for injuries, medical bills, and emotional suffering.

Question 9

What are the necessary components of stalking?

Question 10

Provide an overview of Stalking Course of Conduct.

Question 11

What is the new attorney objective?

Answer 11

Create a provable case at trial without relying on the victim testimony.

Question 12

Understand the prosecutor’s 2 plans.

Answer 12

With the victim in court.
Without the victim in court.

Question 13

Non-fatal Strangulation marks only appear what amount of the time?

Answer 13

11%
- Most preferred method of control by offenders.
- Most don’t strangle to kill, do to show they can.

Question 14

Non-strangulation basics times.

Answer 14

10 Seconds is enough to be near a homicide.
4 Minutes without air is death

Question 15

Strangulation victims are what percentage?

Answer 15

99% women
750% chance of homicide if strangled before.

Question 16

Is OPR a for profit or non-profit hospital?

Answer 16

For profit, no money in doing strangulation examinations.