Chapter 4

Question 1

Principles of an effective police response to Family Harm. (6)

Answer 1

Early Intervention
Culturally Appropriate
Safety
Collecting risk information
Accountability
Working collaboratively

Question 2

Family violence is a subset of what.

Answer 2

Family Harm.

Question 3

Family violence includes what types of abuse.

Answer 3

Physical
Sexual
Psychological

Question 4

Children are typically present at what percentage of family harm episodes.

Answer 4

50.

Question 5

Risk factors (3)

Answer 5

Vulnerabilities
Compounding factors
Negative behaviours

Question 6

Examples of vulnerabilities

Answer 6

Lack of life skills
Lack of parenting skills
Lack of adequate social networks
Lack of education
Health issues

Question 7

Examples of compounding factors

Answer 7

Unemployment
Deprivation/poverty
Inadequate housing
Negative cultural attitudes

Question 8

Examples of negative behaviours

Answer 8

FV
Child abuse and neglect
Sexual violence
Alcohol abuse and illicit drug use

Question 9

Examples of long term negative outcomes as a result of family harm

Answer 9

Adverse social/economical outcomes
Dysfunctional families
Criminality
Adverse health outcomes
Mental health issues
Adverse educational outcomes

Question 10

Initial response - FH investigation - steps

Answer 10

Establish context and circumstances, parties involved and their roles, interviews
Dynamic assessment
Frontline safety plan
Quality narrative
Submit and approve a FH investigation
Provide info to others/agencies

Question 11

Employees who suspect or are aware of another employee being a person posing risk or a person at risk of family harm are encouraged to take what steps

Answer 11

Report confidentially by advising own supervisor or

Welfare officer

Question 12

Employees charged with FV offences

Answer 12

Reported immediately to District Employee Practice Mgr and Professional Conduct Mgr.

Question 13

Police employee served with a PO - officer steps

Answer 13

Send a copy to employees DC or National Mgr.

Question 14

What does employee do upon being respondent of PO

Answer 14

Report in writing including details of proceedings to supervisor.
Supervisor informs HR and PPC district.

Question 15

If Police employee fails to report that they are respondent of PO - consequences

Answer 15

Aggravating factor.

Question 16

Possession of weapons and firearms - respondent of PO

Answer 16

Standard prohibition, also cannot carry appointments also applies to AO and police employees involved in training, police weaponry and exhibit handling.

Question 17

Applications to vary PO conditions in relation to weapons and firearms, what is the paramount consideration and other considerations.

Answer 17

Victim safety and court must consider victims views.
Nature duration and type of FH disclosed.
Offence history.
Employees role.
Views of person protected by order.

Question 18

Who makes decision about whether police will support an application under s.22 - variation of PO conditions.

Answer 18

DCE people in consultation with National Mgr, Criminal Investigations Group upon receipt of report from district.

Question 19

When must police serve a PO

Answer 19

Respondent holds a firearms licence or
Respondent is believed to be in possession of or have access to firearm or
Service is assessed as being a significant risk to server
PO is granted without notice.

Question 20

Once PO served Police will ensure;

Answer 20

Robust info sharing, collaborative risk assessment and safe service delivery practices for PO are developed.
At time of service Police demand surrender of all firearms and licences.
Staff safety is paramount.
Officer serving advises the victim.
All breaches taken seriously.

Question 21

Who issues and who can discharge PO

Answer 21

Family court and can only be discharged by court.

Question 22

District Court ability to issue PO

Answer 22

Yes but must be convinced the victim does not object.
District Court can detain person for a period not exceeding 2 hours for purpose of issuing and serving the order.
District Court can also issue a final protection order when sentencing an offender convicted of FV offence if satisfied order is necessary to protect victim and victim does not object.

Question 23

What happens to firearms licence when PO issued.

Answer 23

Suspended under 21(2). Licence deemed to be revoked when PO becomes final.