Standard 4 Family Harm Flashcards
Can a warning be given for family harm episodes?
Family harm episodes must be reported, even if no further action is required.
When are ‘Reports for Concern’ required?
Direct abuse or neglect on a child.
If concerns for the safety of the child
Discuss two of the principles that guide Police practice
When does the Family Harm policy / procedures apply?
Discuss three non-government organisations are available to assist victims/offenders in your area.
How exactly can the victim/offenders contact these organisations?
What information is ideally required en-route to and on arrival at a family harm incident
WHO- all parties, including anyone else present, and what their role is.
WHAT- happened, verbal/physical/weapons
WHEN-time delay
PREVIOUS HISTORY
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
When offenders claim action is a cultural practice rather than a family harm.
Any concerns for safety or criminal offence will be treated as so.
Gaining entry to premises when refused or delayed
Section 14 S&S ACT
RGTS offence that is likely to injure
Or
risk of life or safety that requires emergency response.
When you can seize firearms when attending family harm scenes
If you are bound by a PSO.
Use of 111 call information as evidence
Useful.
A standard request for most files if Call taker notes they can hear anything notable.
Types of physical evidence that can be gained at a scene to corroborate an allegation
Obvious Injuries
Damage to property
Clothing condition
Check knuckles
When to take statements from victims/ witnesses
If they would wish to make a statement in relation
Or
If charges are to be laid or offences have been commited
Importance of gathering corroborative evidence
Prevents He said She said.
Builds solid court case.
Helps when maintaining non bias approach.
Discuss consideration of using CPP process or ROC at FH episodes
