Family Violence- Police Action

Question 0

Step 1- initial action

What questions do you ask when attending a domestic?

Answer 0

• what has happened/is happening
• what is your address
• where is the offender
• injuries
• dangers to anyone
• weapons
• consider if there are any orders in place

Question 1

An effective police response to family violence is based on what 3 principles?

Answer 1

1) safety
- all parties
- officers
2) accountability
- officers accountable for own actions
- offenders accountable for their behaviour (support prog/interventions)
3) working collaboratively
- coordinate response
- work with agencies, plan/implement