PC Week 10 Flashcards
MAPPA
Multi Agency Public Protection Agreements
- housing
- social services
- G4S
- health authorities
SORT
Serious offences review team
Step below MAPPA
Risk has been decreased and drop out of MAPPA
CSE
Is a form of child sex abuse. Occurs when an individual or group takes advantage of an imbalance of power to coerce, manipulate or decieve a child or young person under 18 into sexual activity
(a) in exchange for something
(b) financial advantage
Harbourers warning
C - child
A - abduction
W - warning
N - notices
- Under 16 (18 if in care)
- Second occasion found at that address + presence with that person gives us cause for concern
- inspectors authorisation
- CID10 form
Presumption of death act 2013
Section 1
Applies wher a person who is missing:
a) is thought to have died or,
b) has not been known to be alive for a period of 7yrs
Section 46 - Children Act 1989
Where a constable has reasonable cause to believe that a child would otherwise be likely to suffer serious harm, he may
a) remove the child to suitable accommodation and keep him there or,
b) take such steps that are reasonable to ensure the childs removal from somewhere in which he is then been accommodated is prevented
Domestic Abuse
Any incident or patterns of incidents of controlling, coercive, threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 and over, who are or have been intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality
Types of abuse
1) Psychological abuse - name calling, shaming, isolate
2) Physical abuse - injuries consistant with assaults, not seen
3) Sexual abuse - rape, torn/stained, miscarraige, pregnancy
4) Emotional abuse - intimidation, threats, criticism, guilty
5) Financial abuse - controlling finances, restrictive allowance
Family Law Act 1996 - section 42 (civil law - county court)
Non-molestation order
Protects victim from being contacted by the abuser, if breach can be arrested. If victim wants one they need to contact solicitor
Family Law Act 1996 - section 39 (civil law - county court)
Occupation order
Court decides who lives in a house where both parties have an equal right to live there. MAYBE a power of arrest if breached
Family Law Act 1996 - section 63A (civil law - county court)
Forced marriage protection orders
Prevent victim from being taken abroad, can order passports to be handed over
Harrassment Act 1997 - section 5
Restraining order
Court can impose an order protecting the victim from contact of the abuser. Applied for by criminal trial, imposer does not have to be found guilty for an order to be imposed
Domestic Violence and Victims Act 2004 - section 5
Civil law - county court
Causing or allowing the death of or serious harm to a child or a vulnerable adult by means of an unlawful act
Serious crime act 2015 - section 76
Controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship
- finances
- house condition
- demeanour
- neighbours/work
Clares Law
Partner of a violent offender has the right to know their criminal history. The potential victim or anybody connected can apply for this but only the relevant person will be told.