Domestic Abuse

Question 1

What is a Clare’s Law Application?

Answer 1

An information request for any domestic abuse history on their new partner

Question 2

Definition of Domestic Abuse

Answer 2

• Both are over 16, personally connected & the behaviour is abusive
• Behaviour is ‘abusive’ if its:
- physical or sexual abuse
- violent or threatening behaviour
- controlling or coercive behaviour
• Doesn’t matter if its a single incident or a course or conduct

Question 3

What is Operation Encompass?

Answer 3

Allows information to be shared to schools and GP’s in relation to the children
- helps to keep an eye out of their safety & behaviour of the children

Question 4

Some points that may be in Domestic Abuse

Answer 4

• Vicim and abuser know eachother
• Behind close doors
• Lack of evidence
• Offender has access to the victim
• Might not report the abuse
• Blame themselves
• Children may be abused
• Breach of trust

Question 5

Some points that may be in Stranger Violence

Answer 5

• Its treated more seriously
• Usually a one off
• Gives the victim a place of safety-home

Question 6

What is a Repeat Victim?

Answer 6

2 or more incidents within a 12 month period

Question 7

What is a repeat perpetrator?

Answer 7

Committed the offence against the same victim more than once in the last 12 months

Question 8

What is a Serial Perpetrator?

Answer 8

Having committed or threatened domestic abuse against 2 or more vicitms

Question 9

What are some BARRIERS to reporting

Answer 9

• They think it’s a one off
• Public humiliation
• Loss of children
• Worried when the police leave

Question 10

Simply what is the DASH Model?

Answer 10

Includes DA, stalking, harrasemnt and HBA
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29 questions that helps Identify, Assess and Manage the Risk

Question 11

PPN Risk Levels
STANDARD?

Answer 11

Not likely to cause SERIOUS HARM

Question 12

PPN Risk Levels
MEDIUM?

Answer 12

• Indicators of risk of serious harm. • Offender has potential to cause SERIOUS HARM
• But unlikely unless there’s a change to circumstances

Question 13

PPN Risk Levels
HIGH?

Answer 13

Indicators of risk SERIOUS HARM, which could happen at any time

Question 14

Do you submit a PPN for every case of Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harrasement?

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

What is the purpose of a PPN?

Answer 15

• Information-sharing document thatrecords safeguarding concerns about an adult or child.
• PPNs are shared with partner agencies to inform a multi-agency response

Question 16

What is S75A Serious Crime Act 2015?
Strangulation or Suffoctaion

Answer 16

• Intentionally strangles another person
• or commits any act which effects anothers ability to breathe
• and constitutes battery

Question 17

What is S75A(2)?
DEFENCE

Answer 17

It is a defence to an offence under this section if:
• If the strangulation was consented

Question 18

What is S75A(3)?
Consented but harmed
Subsection (2) does not apply if:

Answer 18

• Suffers serious harm as a result of the strangulation or other act
• Intended to cause harm or
• Reckless as to whether B would suffer serious harm

Question 19

What is the purpose of Multi-Agency Assessment Conference
(MARAC)

Answer 19

• A gathering of agencies who aim to:

Question 20

What is a DVPN?

Answer 20

A notice issued by the police to provide emergency protection to the victim of domestic abuse
- DOESNT REQUIRE CONSENT from the victim
- DVPO Lasts 14-28 days