Lesson 6 - Honour Based Abuse Flashcards
What are policing priorities in relation to
•Honour based abuse
•Forced marriage
•Female genital mutilation
Protect the life and wellbeing of every victim
Take the needs and views of the victim into account given the sensitivity of the issues and the potencial impact such serious offending can cause a victim
Every report will recieve a consistent response
Every reported case will be investigated thoroughly
Every person who is a victim or potencial victim will receive protection and safety advice and be offered a referral to a relevant support service
What is the definition of honour based abuse?
See page 2 coz its long x
Why is it now called “honour based abuse” and not “honour based violence”
Not all aspects of HBA are violent
Give examples of Honour bases abuse
Physical abuse Domestic abuse Controlling sexual activity Sexual abuse, rape Forced abortion Fear of or actual forced marriage Stalking and harassment Abduction Unexplained death (suicide) Murder
What is female genital mutilation?
All procedures involving the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non medical reasons.
E.g. symbolic jabs/peircings, removing/narrowing of vaginal opening.
Also known as female circomcision, cutting, sunna
Child abuse in UK. Human rights violation.
What scottish communities are most at risk of FGM?
Somalis Sudanese Iraqi kurds Eritreans Egyptians Nigerians Kenyans Yemenis Indonesians
What are the signs a girl may be at risk of FGM?
Knowing that she belongs to a community in which it is practiced
Preparing a child to take on holiday
Arranging vaccinations or planning absence from school
The child may talk about a “special procedure” taking place
Indicators its already happened:
Prolonged absence from school with noticable behavioral changes on return
Child may spend long periods away from class or other activites - possibly with bladder or menstrual problems
Prohabition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 2005 makes FGM and offence. What does the act say?
“A person who performs an action in relation to the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, prepuce of the clitoris, clitoris or vagina of another person is guilty of an offence”
What is article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
“Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intended spouse”
What does Police Scotland define forced marriage as?
“A forced marriage is a marriage in which ONE OR BOTH parties DO NOT (or in the case of some adults with learning of physical disabilities) CONSENT to the marriage and duress is involved.
Duress includes both PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL PRESSURE. It is very differant from arranged marriage, where both parties give their full and free consent to the marriage”
Who must be contacted when HBA, FM or FGM is identified?
Supervisor
HBA SPOC
Domestic abuse investigation unit (DAIU) or equivelant
Out of hours contact should be made with the senior detective officer on duty
What forms should be filled out in initial stages of HBU, FGM, FM and who should they be sent to?
Section 1 of the HBV and FM Risk Assessment and Protection Plan form
Sent to domestic abuse investigation unit or PPU
What info should be gathered in relation to HBA, FM or FGM?
Description of victim
Photos of victim + prints + dna. No legal basis for this so only with consent. Record on VPD
School attended
Details of immigration status
Passport number + copy of passport. If 2 passports encourage them to use british one
NI number
Drivers licence details
List of vehicles used by fam and suspects
Details + addresses of extended family
Details of any proposed forced marriage including name and location of spouse
Any travel itinerary including return date
Info in relation to risk identification
Consider safekeeping of passport as additional safety meaure (with consent)
YOU MUST
VPD
SID
Domestic abuse questionaire (DAQ)
What is the once chance rule in relation to HBA and FM?
You may only have ONE CHANCE to save a life.
DO: •Take them seriously •See them immediately and alone •Respect their wishes and reassure them •Establish a means of safe contact
DONT •Send them away/minimise their concerns •Approach family or community (interpreters) •Share info without consent •Attempt to mediate
