Family Harm Flashcards
List the principles that guide Police practice
In relation to family harm
- early intervention
- culturally appropriate
- safety
- collecting risk information
- accountability
- working collaboratively
Regarding early intervention, what mindset should Police adopt when attending family harm episodes?
An “eyes wide open” approach
What should the cultural response be for officers attending family harm?
It should be culturally appropriate and, in particular, responses involving Maori should reflect tikanga.
Regarding safety, what should officers ensure before leaving a family harm episode?
- That all parties are made safe and kept safe, particularly victims, whose safety is paramount.
- That officers have no concern regarding any child’s safety.
- Whilst attending the job, that officers take the necessary precautions to secure their own safety.
What does collecting specific risk information enable?
It enables effective assessment, planning and risk management to victims and to guide decisions around appropriate actions for offenders.
How can we hold offenders to account?
- By activating a prompt and comprehensive response which includes undertaking a thorough FH investigation. Where evidence of criminal offending exists, the decision to charge will be appropriate and take into account SG guidelines.
- Directing offenders to supportive programs to change their behaviour.
What must Police do to work collaboratively?
- Coordinate responses to FH across different work groups
- Be part of a multi agency response
- Provide quality information to multi-agency tables which enables the best support for families in need
- apply active case management principles and processes
Are there any limitations when it comes to who suffers from family harm?
No. It is important to remember family harm can impact anyone, including occurring in families who are affluent
How is family violence related to family harm?
Family violence is a SUBSET OF family harm
What can family violence include?
It can include physical, sexual or psychological abuse within domestic relationships. There may be behaviour that is coercive or controlling and causes cumulative harm.
What is a Duluth power and control wheel?
It highlights the tactics of abuse most universally experienced by battered women.
What % of IPV victims report having a pet harmed or killed?
36.5%
What is the fundamental pattern of behaviour which underlies family harm (2)?
Entrapment and resistance - victims are trapped by an abusive partner’s coercive and controlling behaviors. Victims often need external help to extract themselves and may use violence to wrench themselves free.
What are the majority of family harm investigations that Police record?
Intimate partner violence
Who is mostly the predominant aggressor?
Male
Who is mostly the primary victim?
Female
How long after offending can a VVS be taken?
Up to two weeks.
What percentage of family harm episodes have children present?
50%
How do women use violence?
More likely to use it in self defence aka resistive violence
What type of violence are men more likely to use?
Violence that results in serious injury, intimidation and fear
Section 12 - Meaning of Family Relationship - General
Person (A) is in a relationship with another person (B) if (A):
a - is a spouse or partner
b - is a family member of B
c - ordinarily shares a household with B
d - has a close personal relationship with B
What is not classed as a family relationship?
- Landlord and tenant
- Employer and employee
- Employer and employee AND share a house
Detail what constitutes a close personal relationship
The court must have regard to:
- the nature and intensity of the relationship
- the amount of time A and B spend together
- the place or places where that time is ordinarily spent
- the duration of the relationship
- a sexual relationship is not necessary
What is not a close personal relationship?
- Employer and employee
- Employee and employee
