Response to Domestic Violence

Question 1

What are the three stages of domestic violence?

Answer 1

1. Phase I: Tension Building Phase
2. Phase II: Battering Phase
3. Phase III: Honeymoon Phase

Question 2

What are something that can occur in Phase I: Tension Building Phase?

Answer 2

> Aggressors behaviors worsens

> Victim may diffuse/deny

Question 3

What are some thing that can happen in Phase II: Battering Phase?

Answer 3

> Aggressor explodes

Question 4

What are some things that can happen in Phase: III Honeymoon Phase?

Answer 4

> Aggressor shows remorse

> Victim forgives

Question 5

All domestic disturbance calls are unknown, therefore should be regard as _____ _______.

Answer 5

High risk

Question 6

Why are domestics considered high risk?

Answer 6

> Resident have tactical advantage

> Residents know where weapons are

Question 7

What happened before is not a _________ _______ of what will happen this time.

Answer 7

reliable measure

Question 8

When making an approach on a domestic, what steps should be taken?

Answer 8

> Park away from the residence.

> While approaching, look and listen for signs of a
disturbance.

> At the front door, listen for a few seconds.

> Stand to the side of the door while knocking.

Question 9

While inside the home during a domestic violence, what are required steps?

Answer 9

• Establish control and make the scene safe.

– Notify EMS, if needed.

– Remove disputants from dangerous rooms.

– Separate disputants.

– Mediate with an attempt to temporarily solve the
problem.

– Make a Report (mandatory by law).

Question 10

What are alternatives to arrest?

Answer 10

> Separate

> Seek professional counseling

> Sage shelters/battered wives homes

> Ask them for suggestions

> Mediation is the most accepted if no arrest is made

Question 11

____________ is most accepted if no arrest is made.

Answer 11

Mediation