Lesson 7.2 - Domestic Abuse, Initial Investigation

Question 1

What crimes and offences are commonly involved in instances of domestic abuse?

Answer 1

• Assault
• Breach of the Peace
• S39 of The Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (Stalking)
• S38 of The Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010
• Sexual Crime
• Vandalism
• Theft
• Fraud
• Extortion (for financial or sexual gain)
• Animal cruelty
• Crimes against property
• Fire-rainsing
• Abduction
• Threats
• Possession of offensive weapons
• Murder

Question 2

What is the 3 tiered approach in regards to Domestic Abuse?

Answer 2

• Response Policing attend and assess
• Domestic Abuse Investigation Unit receive information from Response Policing and conduct a thorough investigation expanding on statements
• Domestic Abuse Task Force deal with the worst of the worst looking at serial offenders

Question 3

What are the two main pathways for Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland?

Answer 3

• Right to ask

- Power to tell

Question 4

How do you submit an application into the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland?

Answer 4

• Online (www.scotland.police.co.uk)
• At a Police Station
• By phoning 101
• By asking a Police Officer on the street
• As part of an ongoing enquiry

Question 5

What are the remaining 4 steps for the DSDAS after the application?

Answer 5

• Initial Checks & Initial Contact
• Face to Face Meeting/Background Checks
• Decision Making Ofrum
• Disclosure