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Domestic Violence ResponseOfficers should realize that they play an essential role in ______________ and
______________ in domestic violence. - answer Prevention and intervention.
It has been found that _______________ is an effective early intervention strategy
which dramatically reduces the domestic homicide rate and repeat calls for service. By
working to stop the violence, making the victim safe, and holding the batterer
accountable, the cycle of violence can be broken. - answer Arrest.
On average, more than ___________ women are murdered by their husbands or
boyfriends in this country every day. - answer Three.
Incidents of domestic violence are unpredictable occurrences, and the only thing more
unpredictable than a human being is a __________ _________ ___ ___________ . -
answer Human being in crisis.
Should officers rely on past domestic experiences to determine what will happen in the
present situation? - answer No. What happened before is not a reliable indicator of what
will happen this time.
Should officers rely on current domestic situations as a predictor of future situations? -
answerNo. What is happening right now is no predictor of what will happen in the future.
What is the definition of domestic violence? - answerDomestic violence is a pattern of
abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain
power and control over another intimate partner.
Domestic violence can be: - answerPhysical, sexual, emotional, economic, or
psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that: - answerIntimidate, manipulate, humiliate,
isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone.
What is physical abuse? - answerHitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting,
hair pulling, etc. are types of physical abuse. This type of abuse also includes denying a
partner medical care or forcing alcohol and/or drug use upon him or her.
What is sexual abuse? - answerCoercing or attempting to coerce any sexual contact or
behavior without consent. Sexual abuse includes, but is certainly not limited to, marital
rape, attacks on sexual parts of the body, forcing sex after physical violence has
occurred or treating one in a sexually demeaning manner.
,What is emotional abuse? - answerUndermining an individual's sense of worth and/or
self-esteem is abusive. This may include, but is not limited to constant criticism,
diminishing one's abilities, name-calling, or damaging one's relationship with his or her
children.
What is economic abuse? - answerIs defined as making or attempting to make an
individual financially dependent by maintaining total control over financial resources,
withholding one's access to money, or forbidding one's attendance at school or
employment.
What is psychological abuse? - answerElements of psychological abuse include - but
are not limited to - causing fear by intimidation: threatening physical harm to self,
partner, children, or partner's family or friends; destruction of pets and property; and
forcing isolation from family, friends, or school and/or work.
Who else does domestic violence effect? - answerDomestic violence not only affects
those who are abused but also has a substantial effect on family members, friends,
coworkers, other witnesses, and the community at large.
How does domestic violence effect children? - answerChildren, who grow up witnessing
domestic violence, are among those seriously affected by this crime. Frequent exposure
to violence in the home not only predisposes children to numerous social and physical
problems but also teaches them that violence is a normal way of life - therefore,
increasing their risk of becoming society's next generation of victims and abusers.
Domestic violence abuse is fundamentally about: - answerPower and control by one (1)
partner over the other partner.
A domestic violence victim will leave an average of _________ times before leaving the
relationship for good. - answerSeven.
What are the situational factors of domestic violence? - answer(a) Economic
dependence on the abuser
(b) Fear of physical harm to self or children
(c) Fear of emotional damage to the children over the loss of a parent, even if that
parent is abusive
(d) Fear of losing custody of the children because the abuser threatens to take the
children if the victim tries to leave
(e) Lack of job skills
(f) Social isolation and lack of support because the abuser is often the victim's only
support system
, (g) Lack of information regarding domestic violence resources
(h) Lack of alternative housing
(i) Cultural or religious constraints.
(j) The belief that law enforcement will not take the victim seriously
(k) Stalking
(l) Religious/faith beliefs
(m) Pets/farm animals
(n) Language barriers
(o) My partner will take my passport and immigration papers.
(p) My partner will have me deported or report me to the INS.
What are the emotional factors of domestic violence? - answer(a) Belief that the abusive
partner will change because of his[/her] remorse and promises to stop battering
(b) Fear of the abuser who threatens to kill the victim if abuse is reported to anyone
(c) Lack of emotional support
(d) Guilt over the failure of the relationship
(e) Attachment to the partner
(f) Fear of making major life changes
(g) Feeling responsible for the abuse
(h) Feeling helpless, hopeless and trapped
(i) Belief that [the victim] is the only one who can help the abuser with his/her problems.
(j) My partner will spread horrible rumors about me.
(k) [My partner] will out me at work or to my family.
(l) I'm nothing. I don't deserve better.
(m) I feel paralyzed.
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