Family Harm Flashcards
Family Harm Policy & Procedures
An effective police response to family harm is based on what 6 principles that guide Police Practice?
- Early intervention - “Eyes Wide Open Approach”
- Culturally appropriate
- Safety
- Collecting Risk information
- Accountability
- Working collaboratively in Partnership
Family Harm Policy & Procedures
Family Harm processes include the SAFVR measure and Dynamic Risk Assessment at the scene - When combined they determine what ?
The Total Concern for Safety
Family Harm Characteristics
Name one model used to understand “coercion and control” in Family Violence ? … AND what Tactics are employed by the abuser
The “Duluth power and control wheel”
Tactics include:
* Intimidation
* Isolation
* Emotional and Economic Abuse
* Using Children to Manipulate
Family Harm Characteristics
One model used to understand “coercion and control” in Family Violence is the Duluth Power and Control Wheel? … What is another concept that helps explain the complexity of Family Harm dynamics? … explain 5 ways victims react/feel in these circumstances.
“Entrapment and Resistance”
Victims are trapped and unable to leave because:
* Partner is coercive and controlling
* They suffer from low-self esteem
* Fear of further violence
* Often need external help
* May use violence to wrench themselves free
Family Harm - Key Process Points
Name the 10 key process points in a quality Family Harm Investigation … NOTE: … “continually assessed through” … what ?
NOTE: All Stages are continually assessed through “Active Case Management”
- Initial Response - Family Harm Investigation
- Investigation and Crime scene examination
- Interviewing Witnesses, Victims, Suspects
- Child Protection Protocol referral / Pol 350 OnDuty
- Considering Arrest
- Charging
- Bail
- Prosecution or Case disposition
- Longer term safety, support and intervention
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Family Harm - Bail
When considering Bail in FH cases, what is the primary consideration ?
The need to protect the victim of the alleged offence, and any particular person or people in a family relationship with the victim
Family Harm - Police Employees
When attending a family harm episode involving any Police staff, what two simultaneous actions should occur ?
- The normal police response applies
- Welfare considerations are important for both parties and the Shift Supervisor should, where appropriate, refer the matter to the local Wellness Advisor
Family Harm - Police Employees
In relation to police staff involved in or suspected of family harm, what 4 situations would occur for these policies and procedures to apply?
- Supervisor becomes aware an employee may be experiencing FH either as victim or offender. This includes any anecdotal evidence.
- Police attend a FH investigation and although no offending is disclosed, a PSO warning is issued or Police are concerned about possible escalation of FH
- Police attend a FH investigation and offending is disclosed where the employee is the victim or offender
- Police become aware that a temporary or final P.O. has been issued relating to the employee either as protected person or respondent
Family Harm - Police Employees
If a Police employee is identified as a “person at risk” OR “person posing risk”, attending officers must report this confidentially to who?
Their Supervisor, who will contact a Wellness Advisor ASAP to arrange appropriate Police contact and oversight of referral to appropriate support groups
Family Harm - Police Employees
If an employee is arrested or charged for Family Violence offending, the Shift Supervisor must report this immediately to whom?
- District Employee Practice Manager; AND
- Professional Conduct Manager who will advise District Commander or relevant Director
Family Harm - Police Employees
If an employee is arrested or charged for Family Violence offending, the Employee Practice Manager and the Director: Integrity and Conduct at PNHQ must consider what?
The Employees suitability to continue working in their current role and if appropriate, any variation in duties
Family Harm - Police Employees
Protection Orders contain standard prohibition conditions preventing possession and use of ANY weapons, including Firearms. Are Police Officers allowed to carry their batons, spray and taser (even at training) if they’re issued with a P.O. ?
NO, they will be in breach of the Protection Order
Family Harm - Police Employees
If Protection Orders are issued against Police Officers - Are the said Police Officers allowed to work in an exhibit room handling firearms and weapons?
NO
Family Harm - Police Employees
In relation to protection orders who makes the final decision on whether the police will support an application under section 22 for applications to vary a protection order, (ie: Varying the standard conditions in relation to weapons under section 108 of the Family Violence Act 2018)
The Executive Director: People Capability - in consultation with the Director - Criminal Investigations group
Family Harm - Protection Orders
When must police serve a protection order ?
If the Respondent:
* Holds a firearms license; OR
* Is believed to be in possession of OR have access to a firearm, (whether or not they have a license); OR
* Service assessed as being a significant risk to the server; OR
* Protection Order is granted without notice
Family Harm - Protection Orders
Is the child of an applicant covered under the Protection Order?
YES - The P.O. automatically affords protection to any child of the applicants family
** Family Harm - Protection Orders **
Is an 18yr old child of an applicant covered under the Protection Order if they have left home?
NO - although the way around this is that Adult children must be identified as a “specified person” OR apply to the Court for their own Protection order
