DV_Exam Flashcards by G Holland

In the context of domestic violence investigations, what key elements should be prioritized during follow-up assessments to ensure comprehensive case management?

Evidence collection, medical records obtained through medical release, forensic interviews of children, and follow-up photographs

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Which of the following elements is associated with the charge of aggravated assault under Idaho law?

Threat of harm with apparent ability

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An order for emergency protection issued under the Code of Criminal Procedure prohibits the possession of a firearm by a person except for

full-time, sworn peace officer.

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What percentage of domestic violence victims are reported to be female according to recent statistics?

94%

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According to Idaho law, what constitutes the crime of strangulation in relation to household members?

Choking or attempting to strangle a household member, regardless of resulting injuries

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What is a key characteristic of the predominant aggressor in a domestic violence situation?

They maintain dominance by creating an environment of fear and intimidation.

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What are the primary psychological tactics often employed by abusers to maintain power over their victims in cases of domestic violence? (2 things)

Subjugation and degradation

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True / False - In cases of domestic violence, can law enforcement officers be held liable for failing to adequately respond to a reported incident

True

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True / False - IPV accounts for the majority of murder suicides in the US

TRUE

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The ________________________ is defined as the person who is responsible for the abuse, has an established history of abuse in the relationship, and who represents the more serious present and future threat to the other, when both parties have used some sort of force with each other.

Predominant Agressor

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This means spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons who live together as a family, or who have lived together in the past as a family member, and people who are parents of a child in common.

Family or household member

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What are some common reasons that lead victims of domestic violence to withdraw their statements or change their testimony?

Fear of retaliation

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Which of the following actions qualifies as an additional element for a charge of Aggravated Battery (felony) under Idaho law?

A -Causing temporary harm to a victim
B - Using a blunt object to strike a victim
C - Inflicting permanent disability or disfigurement
D - Engaging in mutual combat

C - Inflicting permanent disability or disfigurement

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List some barriers victims face when leaving an abusive relationship

A - Financial dependence on the abuser
B - Lack of an available support system
C- Religion/Cultural beliefs and practices may not support divorce or may dictate outdated gender roles
D - Both A & B are barriers
E - These are all barriers victims face

E - These are all barriers victims face

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In the context of domestic violence, how is the term ‘Primary Aggressor’ best defined?

The person who first uses physical force against another

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In a domestic situation where no criminal activity is observed, what is the primary responsibility of law enforcement officers?

Maintain the peace and ensure officer safety

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What is the maximum duration for which an ex-parte protection order remains in effect before a hearing must be held?

14 days

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Which of the following are reasons a victim of domestic violence may recant?

A - Fear of the batterer
B - Embarrassment that they were abused
C - Love of the batterer
D - All of the above

D - All of the above

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If just cause is found for an Ex Parte RPO hearing, when must the hearing be scheduled?

Within 14 days

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What is the maximum amount of compensation available through the Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program for expenses directly resulting from a crime?

$25,000

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They are likely to be the main source of ongoing danger to the victim.

Primary reason for identifying and addressing the predominant aggressor in DV situations

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What is Primary reason for identifying and addressing the predominant aggressor in DV situations

They are likely to be the main source of ongoing danger to the victim.

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Aggravated battery is the act of battery which causes great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement to the victim, OR the act of battery plus WHICH of the following elements:

A - Use of a deadly weapon.
B - Concealed identity.
C - Specific type of victim OR occurred on the public way or property.
D - all of the above.

D - all of the above.

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What Idaho statute addresses the act of knowingly and maliciously causing alarm, annoyance, or harassment through a pattern of repetitive behavior towards a victim or their household member?

18-7906 - Stalking

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What impact can pregnancy have on domestic violence situations according to research?

It can initiate or worsen violence

What charge is defined by the willful and unlawful infliction of physical injury or the intentional touching of another person in a harmful manner? A - 18-903 - Battery (Misdemeanor) B - 18-904 - Aggravated Assault C - 18-905 - Domestic Violence D - 18-906 - Assault (Felony)

A - 18-903 - Battery (Misdemeanor)

Willfully and maliciously engages in knowing patter of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person which seriously alarms or annoys that person and would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress. what is this? A - criminal harassment B - disorderly conduct C - assault D - stalking

D - stalking

This charge includes the element of intent or knowing that you will cause great bodily harm.

Aggravated Battery

This crime has three elements: 1) the willful and unlawful, 2) use of force, violence, or offensive contact, 3) against the person of another

Battery

Which of the following categories of stalkers is characterized by an individual who has a persistent fixation on a person, often stemming from a previous relationship or unreciprocated feelings?

Simple Obsessional Stalkers

What term describes the systematic use of intimidation, coercion, or violence by one partner to gain power and control over another in a romantic or familial relationship?

Domestic Violence

Which of the following accurately describes the criteria for attempted strangulation under Idaho Code 18-923, specifically regarding the necessity of injuries? A - The act must involve a household member and result in visible injuries. B - The act must be intentional or reckless in causing impediment of breathing or circulation, with no injuries required. C - The act must involve any individual and must always result in serious bodily harm. D - The act must be committed in the presence of law enforcement to be considered attempted strangulation.

B - The act must be intentional or reckless in causing impediment of breathing or circulation, with no injuries required.

All of the following are barriers victims face when attempting to leave their abuser except _____. A - Worried about losing their own job B - Financial dependence on the abuser C - Immigrant worries about facing additional barriers such as INS, deportation, etc.. D - Loves abuser but wants violence to stop

A - Worried about losing their own job

What is true about domestic violence? A - The most likely victims are women between 16 and 24 years old B - About a third of all female homicide victims are killed by intimates C - Women are five times more likely to be victims than men D - All of these

D - All of these

The cycle of violence: Tension building, ________________, honeymoon

Explosion

True or False: Strangulation is a form of choking.

False

The escalation of violence: ________________________, property damage, physical abuse

Verbal Abuse

What is the most common type of stalking?

Simple obsessional stalking

Why is it important to conduct a follow up in a domestic violence investigation?

To gather further information like, interviews or statements, photos, medical records

What's a problem LE may encounter when dealing with a victim of Domestic Violence?

Victim may recant

Which case law giving us "residing together", indicating a couple that resides together can now be charge with domestic battery

State V Schultz

If domestic assault occurs "in the physical presence of a child" or if a child may see or hear the act, then the maximum penalties provided in the code ____________________.

Shall be doubled

Main issue in domestic violence relationship:

Power and control. * Suspects use economic, physical, emotional and sometimes sexual abuse.

Arrival to domestic disturbance:

* Silent response * Park away * Angle approach * Stop / Look / Listen

When responding to a domestic disturbance, think CALM.

C - Establish CONTROL A - get the disputants APART L - LOOK for weapons M - MODERATE mood

Main objectives of Police intervention in domestic violence situations:

* To protect life * Prevent further injury * Enforce law * Maintain peace

Third misdemeanor domestic violence incident is a __________.

Felony

True/False - An enhanced DV occurs if children are present during a domestic battery.

True

True/False - Third domestic assault or battery conviction becomes a felony if within 15 years

True

Household member:

*Spouse * Former Spouse * Person who has Child-In-Common * Cohabitant (whether or not they have been married or held themselves out to be husband and wife).

No contact order

* Judge issues automatically for serious offenses (assault, battery, injury to child) * Possible one party order

If you are dispatched to a domestic with possible armed suspect. You arrive and there is a person on the front yard with a weapon

Keep distance and use call outs

If a minor is charged with a status offense, which type of court will the juvenile case be heard?

Magistrate Court

what is a status offender

juvenile who commits acts that would not be crimes if committed by adults (smoking cigarettes, skipping school)

true or false to be diagnosed generally speaking with a developmental disability you have to be over the age of 22?

false... you can no longer be diagnosed after 22

(Juvenile Procedures) Trauma activates what part of the brain?

Parasympathetic Nervous System

(Juvenile Procedures) Long term stress can cause the brain to be in ‘hypervigilance’ meaning?

It is always in a sense of heightened arousal

(Juvenile Procedures) What are some risky behaviors youth engage in?

Intercourse prior to 15 Multiple Sexual Partners (50 or more) Teen Pregnancy Smoking Substance abuse

(Juvenile Procedures) ‘ACE’ means?

Adverse Child Experiences The more ACE’s the higher liklihood of adverse lifetime affects

(Juvenile Procedures) True / False - Trauma is subjective?

True Trauma is Subjective

(Juvenile Procedures) An act that would be a crime if the activity was committed by an adult?

Status Offense

(Juvenile Procedures) What are some ‘Status' offenses

Curfew 20-549 Truancy 33-207 Juvenile Beyond Control 20-516 Runaway 20-516

(Juvenile Procedures) ‘Status’ offender detainment exceptions (2)

(1) Out of state runaways (2) Court Ordered (Valid Court Order “VCO”)

(Juvenile Procedures) A ‘status’ offender should not be held in a secure confinement beyond ___ Days

7 Days even with a VCO (Valid Court Order)

(Juvenile Procedures) Are “Alcohol’ and ‘Tobacco’ considered to be ‘Status’ Offenses?

(Juvenile Procedures) An act that is a crime no matter the age of the person committing it

Délinquant or Criminal Offense

(Juvenile Procedures) What are some examples of ‘Deliquent’ offenses?

Battery Burglary Possession of a Controlled Substance ‘Marijuana’ Malicious Injury to Property

(Juvenile Procedures) What is ‘Secure’ detainment?

Cuffed to a stationary object or placed in a locked room Used for - Delinquent or Criminal Offenders ONLY

(Juvenile Procedures) Cuffed to a stationary object or placed in a locked room

Secure Detention Used for - Status Offenders

(Juvenile Procedures) What is ‘Non-Secure’ detainment?

Cuffed behind the back or to a non-secure object Place in a patrol car

(Juvenile Procedures) What type of detainment is used for “Delinquent” offenders?

Secure Cuffed to a stationary object or placed in a locked room

(Juvenile Procedures) What type of detainment is used of “Status” Offenders?

Non-Secure Cuffed behind the back or to a non-secure object / Place in a patrol car

(Juvenile Procedures) Can you take a ‘Status’ Offender to detention?

No BUT - you CAN take out of state runaways

(Juvenile Procedures) Can you take a ‘Delinquent’ offender to detention?

Maybe

(Juvenile Procedures) What are (3) Paths to Court for Juveniles?

(1) Citation - Tobacco, traffic, Curfew, Bullying (2) Petition - Juvenile Beyond Control, Drugs, Paraphernalia (3) Offense - Battery / School Threats

(Juvenile Procedures) Can you ‘Securely’ book a Delinquent offender into detention?

Yes

(Juvenile Procedures) Approximately ___ in 5 Juveniles spend time in pre-trial detention awaiting adjudication

1 in 5

(Juvenile Procedures) True/False - You CANNOT put juveniles in adult jail

True - with few exceptions

(Juvenile Procedures) When can juveniles be placed in adult jail?

When charged as an adult Must be supervised at all times Or if there was “Brief and Unexpected” contact with adult offender

(Juvenile Procedures) Federal guidlines require juvenile offenders to have NO contact with adult offenders by means of ______ , ________ OR _______

NO contact by PHYSICAL, SIGHT, or SOUND

(Juvenile Procedures) When would contact with an adult offender be okay for a juvenile?

If it was “Brief and Unexpected” Such as in the course of transport to holding cell

(Juvenile Procedures) True/False - Delinquent juveniles may be processed or booked at an adult facility provided sigh and sound separation guidelines are followed

True

(Juvenile Procedures) True/False - Delinquent offenders should never be securely detained in adult lock up facilities unless they are charged as adults

True

(Juvenile Procedures) Delinquent offenders should never be securely detained in adult lock up facilities unless they are charged as adults or under (4) other circumstances?

(1) 6 hour Hold (2) Rural Location (3) Travel Barriers (4) Other Conditions of Safety

(Juvenile Procedures) When delinquent offenders are detained in adult lock up what is the “6 Hour Rule"

May be held for up to 6 HOURS to allow time to arrange transport to a juvenile facility

(Juvenile Procedures) When delinquent offenders are detained in adult lock up what is the “Rural Location” exception?

area/facility that does not have a juvenile detention facility within a six-hour drive. Must have prior designation form the state as a Rural Exception. Juveniles may be held up to 48 hours in these facilities.

(Juvenile Procedures) When delinquent offenders are detained in adult lock up what is the “Travel Conditions” exception?

If there are issues with travel including: Major Road Closures Barriers to Accessing Juvenile Facilities Within a 6 hour timeframe

(Juvenile Procedures) When delinquent offenders are detained in adult lock up what is the “Other Conditions of Safety” exception?

Blizzards, floods etc.

(Juvenile Procedures) What are the (9) Automatic Waiver Crimes for Juveniles?

1. Murder of any degree or attempted murder. 2. Robbery. 3. Rape as defined in Idaho Code 18-6101. 4. Forcible sexual penetration by the use of a foreign object. 5. Infamous crimes against nature, committed by force or violence. 6. Mayhem 7. Assault or battery with the intent to commit any of the above serious felonies. 8. Drug offenses ; with the violation occurred on or within 1,000 feet of the property of any public or private primary or secondary school . . . . 9. Arson in the 1st degree / Aggravated Arson

(Juvenile Procedures) What is the federal eception for transporting Juveniles?

No sight and sound separation needed from adult offenders

(Juvenile Procedures) Common Juvenile Issues

Tobacco/Alcohol/Vapes/Drugs Bullying School Threats Sexting Battery Disturbing the peace by fighting Weapons on school ground Runaways / Human Trafficking Suicidal Persons Health and Welfare Concerns

(Juvenile Procedures) How old do Juveniles need to be in Idaho for charging them?

10 years old

(Juvenile Procedures) When can a schoool release information of a student without their consent?

FERPA (Family Education Records Protection Act) - Health / Safety emergency - When required to by state law - If it is ‘Directory’ information and student has not filed a FERPA restriction - Law Enforcement Agencies in the investigation of a specific criminal case

(Juvenile Procedures) What does ‘In loco Parentis’ mean?

In place of the Parent In terms of legal responsibility over students

(Juvenile Procedures) The standard or burden of proof school admin or SRO’s use to be able to search a student?

Reasonable Suspicion

(Juvenile Procedures) The standard or burden of proof police must use to search a student?

Probable Cause

(Juvenile Procedures) True / False - A student in a school is not free to leave, therefor this is the functional equivalent of an arrest

True

(Juvenile Procedures) True / False - A parent can invoke miranda rights on behalf of the child?

True

(Developmental Disabilities) Approximately ___% of persons over ____ have hearing loss

33% of people over 65

(Developmental Disabilities) What are the (4) leading causes of vision problems

(1) Cataracts (2) Diabetes (3) Glaucoma (4) Macular Degeneration

(Developmental Disabilities) Legally blind in Idaho is?

best corrected vision is 20/200 in the better eye

(Developmental Disabilities) A developmental disability in Idaho is defined as a chronic disability before the age of?

22 Years old

(Developmental Disabilities) A developmental disability in Idaho is a substantial limitation in ____ or more ares of major life activity

3 or more

(Developmental Disabilities) A developmental disability in Idaho requires ________ ________

Special Services

(Developmental Disabilities) Under Idaho law 66-402(5) and the DDSM 5 - what is a developmental disability?

(1) Chronic Disability diagnosed before 22 years of age (2) Substantial functional limitations in 3 or more areas of major life activity (3) Requires Special Services

(Developmental Disabilities) a Neurologically based complex Developmental Disorder that seriously affects the ability to communicate, socialize, and make judgments.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

(Developmental Disabilities) What are the (3) Levels of Autism Spectrum Disorder

(1) LEVEL ONE Little support needed Appear Eccentric Literal Black and White Communication (2) LEVEL TWO Requires Support Difficulty Communication Acting Out Behaviors (3) LEVEL THREE Requires Support No Speech

(Developmental Disabilities) What Level of Austim would someone be if they - Require Support

Level 2 / Level 3 - Requires Support

(Developmental Disabilities) What Level of Austim would someone be if they - Can communicate, but only in Black or White terms?

Level 1

(Developmental Disabilities) What level of Autism would someone be if they - Appear Eccentric

Level 1

(Developmental Disabilities) What level of Autism would someone be if they - Require little support

Level 1

(Developmental Disabilities) What level of Autism would someone be if they - do no talk

Level 3

(Developmental Disabilities) What level of Autism would someone be if they - Act out Behaviors

Level 2

(Developmental Disabilities) What level of Autism would someone be if they - Have some difficulty communication

Level 2

(Developmental Disabilities) Condition in which brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through senses

Sensory Processing

(Developmental Disabilities) Most influential sensory system?

Vestibular System

(Developmental Disabilities) Where is the Vestibular System Located

Inner Ear

(Developmental Disabilities) Affects the ability to sense stimuli, motion, and equilibrium

Proprioception

(Developmental Disabilities) What is an Autistic Meltdown

A state of being hijacked by emotions

(Developmental Disabilities) Hinders the bodys ability to move in a coordinated and purposeful way

Cerebral Palsy

(Developmental Disabilities) What is the most common motor disability

Cerebral Palsy

(Developmental Disabilities) Chromosomal condition that occurs when an error in cell division results in an extra chromosome 21

Down Syndrome

(Developmental Disabilities) When abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle

Muscular Dystrophy

(Developmental Disabilities) Concerns with Muscular Dystrophy

Breathing Swallowing Mobility

(Developmental Disabilities) Brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

(Developmental Disabilities) Disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that cant be controlled

Tourettes Syndrome

(Developmental Disabilities) Most common cause of TBI

Motor Vehicle Accidents

(DV) True/False - Batterers can control their anger

True

(DV) True/False - Battering does NOT stop on its own

True

(DV) True/False - Prison may be more effective than treatment

True

(DV) True/False - No batterer is “provoked'

True

(DV) IPV accounts for ___% of female murder victims

33%

(DV) __/__ of women are killed with firearms during IPV

2/3

(DV) IPV accounts for ___% of crimes against women

20%

(DV) IPV statistics show ____% of murder suicides involve IPV

72%

(DV) 1 in ____ children are exposed to domestic violence

1 in 15

(DV) Sons over ____ are likely to protect mothers

(DV) IPV statistics show ___% of victims were female

94%

(DV) IPV statistics show women between the ages of ________ are highest risk for IPV

Women Between the Ages of 18-24

(DV) Ultimate form of control is?

Subjugation / Degradation

(DV) Attempt or threat of harm, directly to the person, apparent ability to carry out and the victim has to state fear - What Crime?

Assault 18-901

(DV) Willful and unlawful use of force; or actualm intentional and unlawful touching or striking; or causing bodily harm on another - What Crime?

Battery 18-903

(DV) Elements of Aggravated Assault

Deadly Weapon Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Harm Acid or Chemical

(DV) Elements of Aggravated Battery

Causes Harm, Permanent Disability.Disfigurement Deadly Weapon Acid or Chemical Poison Disability or Disfigurement to fetus

(DV) Household Memeber (4)

(1) Spouse (2) Former Spouse (3) Child Together (4) Residing Together

(DV) True / False - a victim of DV presses charges

False

(DV) True / False - There is no bond until arrignment for DV charges

True

(DV) True / False - a No Contact Order (NCO) is issued by a judge at an arraignment

True

(DV) When does an NCO violation become a felony

if 2 prior convictions in 5 years

(DV) Failure to provide, results in physical or emotional harm or pain

Neglect(

(DV) Elder or disabled, to include monetary or sexual

Exploitation

(DV) Negligent or willful infliction of injury with result of physical or emotional harm or pain

Abuse

(DV) Levels of Abuse (3)

(1) Neglect (2) Exploitation (3) Abuse

(DV) Types of abuse (6)

(1) Verbal (2) Emotional (3) Psychological (4) economic (5) Physical (6) Sexual

(DV) Commits one act in a series of controlling and intimidating tactics used to attain power and control over victim

Batterer

(DV) dominant or most significant person at scene

Predominant Aggressor

(DV) gains power and control by limiting partners options

Predominant Aggressor

(DV) ongoing and constant pressure of control

Predominant Aggressor

(DV) Predominant Aggressor (3)

(1) dominant or most significant person at scene (2) gains power and control by limiting partners options (3) ongoing and constant pressure of control

(DV) Cycle of Violence (3)

(1) Tension Building (2) Explosion (3) Honeymoon

(DV) Escalation of Violence (3)

(1) Verbal Abuse (2) Property Damage (3) Physical Abuse

(DV) Approach that allows for proactive LE response once identified as high-lethality

DSI

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