Term
Define Domestic Violence
18-6-800.3 |
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Definition
an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship.
Includes crimes against person / property / animals when used as a method of coercion, control, punishment, intimidation, or revenge |
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| Define "intimate relationship". |
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Definition
| a relationship between spouses, former spouses, past or present unmarried couples, or persons who are both the parents of the same child regardless of whether the persons have been married or have lived together at any time. |
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| T/F A sexual relationship is a mandatory element in defining an intimate relationship. |
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Definition
False.
A sexual relationship may be an indicator, but never a necessary condition of an intimate relationship for purposes of the Colorado Domestic Violence statute. |
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| T/F An intimate relationship can include a roommate, friend, or acquqaintance. |
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Definition
False
The relationship must be a romantic attachment or shared parental status between parties
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| What court case clarified that a sexual relationship is not a mandatory indicator of an 'intimate relationship?' |
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People v. Disher (2010)
In 2006 James Brian Disher was charged with harassment (he called the victim 117 times if under 48 hours) and obstructing police, but was not cited with domestic violence because he did not have a sexual relationship with the victim. Despite the relationship being exclusive for a short duration the court chose not to pursue domestic violence as a charge because of the lack of a sexual relationship. |
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| On the Pattern of Violence wheel what are the eight categories of Power and Control? |
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Definition
Minimizing, denying, & blamingh
using Intimidation
using Male privilege
using Isolation
using Children
using Coercion & threats
using Emotional abuse
using Economic abuse
try the pneumonic device MIMIC CEE to remember the category headings |
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| Name a few characteristics of a 'batterer'. |
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Definition
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Low self esteem
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Believes many myths about battering relationships
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traditionalist
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Blames others for his actions (work, alcohol, spouse)
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Is pathologically jealous and intrusive into a woman's life
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Presents a dual personality
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Has severe stress reactions during which he uses alcohol/drugs and wife beating to cope
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Uses sex as an act of aggression
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Suffered from child abuse or neglect
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Does not believe his violent behavior should have negative consequences
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A batterer often justifies, minimizes, and/or blames the abusive behavior on others. What are a few things a batterer might say that express their beliefs?
(based on the slide handout from SGT Chavez) |
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Definition
Justification (cultural beliefs / religious beliefs)
"I have the right to do this"
Minimization
"I didn't do anything wrong"
"If I did, I won't get caught"
"If I get caught, I can talk my way out of it"
"If I can't talk my way out, the consequences will be light"
Blaming
"She pushes my buttons"
"I'm the victim here" |
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| Name a few characteristics of a Domestic Violence Victim. |
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Definition
Loyal
Low self-esteem
Socially isolated
Believes traditional stereotypes
Believes myths of DV
Suffers from guilt, denies terror or anger
Is compliant, will rarely fight back |
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| Name a few reasons women stay in an abusive relationship. |
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Definition
Fear
Economic dependency
Parenting
Fear of retribution
Love
Survival
Fear of being alone
Religious and family pressure
Denial
Guilt
Identity |
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| T/F Domestic Violence is a mandatory arrest crime regardless of circumstances. |
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Definition
False
(mandatory arrest requires probable cause) |
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| What are the four considerations law enforcement officers must consider if a domestic violence dual complaint occurs? |
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Definition
Prior Complaints of Domestic Violence
The Relative Severity of the injuries influcted to each person
The likelihood of future injury to each person
The possiblity that one of the persons acted in self-defense
Try the pneumonic device PRLS but pronounce it 'Pearls' |
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| With a domestic violence case who is the only person that can drop charges? |
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Definition
| The DA prosecuting the case |
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| Domestic Violence is a 'Victim's Rights Case'. What does that mean? |
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| The victim of DV has the right to consult with the DA before offers are made and when bond is addressed. The Victim is also notified when released and they can speak at sentencing. |
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| T/F A domestic violence conviction means a person cannot carry a weapon for 24 months. |
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Definition
| False - a domestic violence conviction results in a LIFETIME ban on firearms |
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