dv week 5 Flashcards
seen in strangulation victims and appears as one or more red spots in the victim’s eye, eyelid and/or inside the eye
Petechiae
THREE FORMS of Strangulation
i. Manual - most common (by hands) ii. Ligature (using Object)
ili. Hanging (mainly saw in sucide)
Parental Discipline
SJC said parents can discipline their kids as long as it’s REASONABLE
If Child Abuse is suspected,
officers shall immediately make a VERBAL report to DCS on the Child Abuse Hotline, within 48 hours on a 51A
ANY sign of suffocation/strangulation, what must you do?
Call EMS
t/f
Strangulation is extremely high on the lethality assessment scale, meaning women who are assaulted by a strangulation are at a far greater risk of eventually being murdered
true
The anatomy of the neck contains four important structures:
Muscles, vessels, bones, and cartilage
MGL c. 265 15D - Strangulation or Suffocation
Charge under 265 S 15 D (Felony)
not just for intimate partners
Strangulation is a red flag for _____
future homicide
Symptoms may appear mild, but the underlying injuries can kill the victim up to _____ hours
36 hours
How long does brain death occurs?
in 4 minutes
t/f
Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of DV
true
t / f
Strangulation is not “choking”.
true
______ seconds is the point of no return during a strangulation assault
50 seconds
an obstruction in the airway
choking
obstruct seriously or fatally the normal breathing of a person
strangle
blocking airway by pressure against throat and neck
strangulation
blocking airway by nose and mouth
suffocation
What are the 4 units within FJD
Human Trafficking Unit
Sexual Assault Unit
Domestic Violence Unit
Crime Against Children Unit
Important __ % regarding strangulation/suffocation
800%
