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Officers should realize that they play an essential role in ______________ and
______________ in domestic violence. Correct 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. Correct
Answer-Arrest.
On average, more than ___________ women are murdered by their husbands or
boyfriends in this country every day. Correct Answer-Three.
Incidents of domestic violence are unpredictable occurrences, and the only thing
more unpredictable than a human being is a __________ _________ ___
___________ . Correct Answer-Human being in crisis.
Should officers rely on past domestic experiences to determine what will
happen in the present situation? Correct 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? Correct Answer-No. What is happening right now is no predictor
of what will happen in the future.
What is the definition of domestic violence? Correct Answer-Domestic
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.
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Domestic violence can be: Correct Answer-Physical, sexual, emotional,
economic, or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another
person.
Domestic violence includes behaviors that: Correct Answer-Intimidate,
manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt,
injure, or wound someone.
What is physical abuse? Correct Answer-Hitting, 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? Correct Answer-Coercing 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? Correct Answer-Undermining 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? Correct Answer-Is defined as making or attempting
to make an individual financially dependent by maintaining total control over
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financial resources, withholding one's access to money, or forbidding one's
attendance at school or employment.
What is psychological abuse? Correct Answer-Elements 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? Correct Answer-Domestic 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? Correct Answer-Children, 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: Correct Answer-Power 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. Correct Answer-Seven.
What are the situational factors of domestic violence? Correct Answer-(a)
Economic dependence on the abuser
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(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
