Week 6 (A) : Policing domestic violence 1 Flashcards
What was the historical approach to policing domestic violence?
was non-interventionist
So the non-interventionist approach involved something to do with
family …
Domestic violence considered a …
Police culture view of domestic violence as …
arrests was a … resort
- Police should help keep ‘family unit’ together
- Domestic violence considered a ‘private matter’
- Police culture view of domestic violence as ‘garbage work’
making arrests was a last resort.
what is the positive action plan
Police forces in US and UK now have policies to promote ‘positive action’ in an attempt to structure police use of discretion at these calls.
key word discretion
What approach did the Home Office Circular on Domestic Violence (60/1990) recommend for the police to adopt?
Police should adopt a more interventionist approach by arresting assailants where an offence has been committed.
According to the National Policing Improvement Agency Guidance on Investigating Domestic Abuse (2008), what positive obligations does the Human Rights Act 1998 place on police officers in relation to victims and children in domestic abuse cases?
The Human Rights Act 1998 places positive obligations on police officers to take reasonable action, within their powers, to safeguard the rights of victims and children
What does the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (2015) reinforce in all cases of domestic abuse?
The College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (2015) reinforces the requirement for positive action in all cases of domestic abuse.
What did the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 create?
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 created a statutory definition of domestic abuse.
What factors contributed to the change in addressing domestic violence?
The factors include the
- Women’s liberation movement
media attention on domestic violence
The Burning Bed,
Establishment of the first refuges for battered women, court cases, and victims not provided with equal protection under the law.
What legal case highlighted the issue of police being sued for failure to protect victims?
Thurman v. City of Torrington is a legal case that highlighted police being sued for failure to protect domestic violence victims.
What research experiment emphasized the deterrent effect of arrest in domestic violence cases?
The Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment (Sherman & Berk, 1984) emphasized the deterrent effect of arrest in domestic violence cases.
What efforts have most police forces in the US and UK made to structure their use of discretion in the arrest decision for domestic violence cases?
Most police forces in the US and UK have implemented ‘positive action’ policies in an attempt to structure their use of discretion in the arrest decision for domestic violence cases.
What does the study by Myhill & Johnson (2016) primarily focus on in relation to domestic violence and police behavior?
The study by Myhill & Johnson (2016) examines police **discretion* in handling domestic violence cases, including aspects such as the interpretation of official policy, incidents not considered domestic, informal categorization (“cuffing”) of incidents, decisions to take no further action, and not recording all crimes.
How many adults aged 16 to 59 years experienced domestic abuse according to the national picture in 2021?
2.3 million people
What was the total number of domestic abuse-related incidents reported to the police in 2021?
1,459,663.
How many domestic abuse-related crimes were recorded by the police in 2021?
845,734
What decreases the likelihood of arrest in cases of domestic violence according to factors influencing the arrest decision?
Suspect leaving the scene,
victim being uncooperative,
the victim being unlikely to prosecute.
What increases the likelihood of arrest in cases of domestic violence, as mentioned in factors influencing the arrest decision?
The seriousness of the incident,
the involvement of a weapon,
the presence of witnesses.
What does the Minneapolis DV Experiment suggest ?
it produces a deterrence effect
What are some benefits of making an arrest in cases of domestic violence?
Giving the victim time to feel safer and engage with police and services
Disrupting an established pattern of abusive behavior
Allowing time to pursue other lines of inquiry
Providing an opportunity to implement support services for the family or relationship
Why is arrest considered advantageous in domestic violence cases?
Generating a Police National Computer (PNC) ID and obtaining DNA and fingerprints
Imposing bail conditions to protect the victim
Sending a message to the perpetrator that their behavior is not acceptable
Indicating to the victim that they are being taken seriously
What are the four levels depicted in the ecological model concerning victims’ perspectives?
Individual
Interpersonal
Community
Societal
What are the two key aspects that influence victim satisfaction according to Robinson & Stroshine (2005)?
Police behavior - collecting evidence, writing a report, making an arrest, etc
Police demeanor - courteous, respectful, taking time to listen, etc.
According to the study, which aspect of policing is considered a more important determinant of satisfaction?
Expectations regarding police demeanor
What are the key procedural justice concepts that matter to victims?
Listening to people
Decisions based on objective criteria
Treating people with respect
Competent decision-making
Ability to fix mistakes
Listening to people (voice)
Decisions based on objective criteria (neutrality)
Treating people with respect (ethicality)
Competent decision-making (accuracy)
Ability to fix mistakes (correctability)
what is Pure procedural justice
Pure procedural justice describes situations in which there is no criterion for what constitutes a just outcome other than the procedure itself.
