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38 Cards in this Set
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Definition of Family Violence |
Any behaviour that in any way controls or dominates a family member and causes them fear for their own or any other family members safety / wellbeing Family violence includes Physical or sexual abuse Economic abuse Emotional or psychological abuse Behaviour that causes children to be exposed |
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Risk and Vulnerability factors (red flags) |
Controlling behaviour Escalation of violence Recent separation Stalking Jealous, obsessive behaviour Threats to kill/harm (including children and pets) Strangulation / attempts Access / use of weapons Sexual assault Pregnancy / new birth Perpetrator threatens suicide Perpetrator drug or alcohol abuse |
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L17 report |
Help guide police to assess FV incidents and conduct risk management To be completed after any family violence attendance Gather as much information as possible Reports made on LEDR Mk II |
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Barriers to reporting |
Increased risk of harm - fear of death / harm to children, pets No knowledge of support services, no safe place Financial pressures - no money, job Conflicting concerns and priorities - don't want to disrupt lives, hope for change Social isolation - feeling of guilt, that it is their fault |
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Victim / survivor blaming |
Not believing that the perpetrator has committed family violence Makes it harder for victims to report Perpetrator is not held to account Makes victims feel it is their fault Victims try to change their behaviour |
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How do police avoid victim blaming? |
Listen Validate victim and believe them Let victim know it is not their fault Do not agree with perpetrator excuses Do not say "I know what you mean" |
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Questions to avoid |
Why don't you leave? What could you have done to avoid this situation? Why did he/she hit you? |
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Trigger questions |
What made you feel afraid? Have you been put down, humiliated, or controlled? Have you been pushed, kicked, hurt or threatened? Have you felt concerned for the safety of children, family or pets? |
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Vulnerable groups |
Children and young people Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) People with a disability Older people LGBTIQ |
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Children and young people |
Children are most vulnerable Can be affected by FV directly, physically, fear, witness violence sexual violence Can influence behaviour Impair development Disrupt relationships Impact emotions, learning, cognition, physical health |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander |
Always ask ATSI question Distrust of police Loss of traditional role, status Dispossession of land Financial problems Unemployment |
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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) |
Always use interpreter where required English not first language Police perceived as corrupt Don't know Victorian law Some cultures don't allow women to speak with other males |
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People with a disability |
Use trained independent third person where required Not being believed Negative stereotypes Controlling via food, water, medication, assistance Controlling income Threats to assistance animals |
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Elder abuse |
Close relatives likely to be perpetrator Physical injuries can be blamed on falls Impact can be withdrawal, depression or helplessness Paid or unpaid carer can be considered family members |
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LGBTIQ |
Same sex partner abuse can include threaten to out victim Tell victim no one will help them because they are homophobic "Homosexuals do not rape or abuse their lover" Victim deserve abuse because they are homosexual Transgender people threatened to withhold medication or treatment |
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Women in rural communities |
Social and geographic isolation Access to the appropriate services Lack of transport or alternative accommodation Difficulty maintaining confidentiality and safety Perpetrator is valued in the community |
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Family member, definition |
Spouse or domestic partner Intimate personal relationship (does not have to be sexual) Relative Child that regularly resides or previously resided Child that had / has an intimate relationship with relevant person (guardian) Live or relate together in a home environment Relationship like a family member |
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Domestic partner, definition |
Legally married Relationship as a couple with personal or financial support Gender or living in same house is irrelevant |
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Person NOT considered domestic partner |
For fee or reward On behalf of another or an organisation Co-tenants |
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Relative, definition |
Whole blood, half-blood, step children, by marriage, adoption Father, mother, grandfather, grandmother Son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter Brother or sister Uncle or aunt Nephew or niece Cousin |
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Affected Family member (AFM) |
Person that is subject of an IVO Person that is subject to the application for a FV IVO to protect property Person a police officer intends to make an application for |
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Child, definition |
A person under 18 years |
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Court, for FV |
The Magistrates Court |
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Assault, same meaning as S31 Crimes Act |
Direct or indirect application of force or threat Without lawful excuse To the body or clothing or equipment worn by a person With intent to / reckless to inflict Bodily injury, pain, discomfort, damage, insult Application can include heat, light, electric current, energy or matter |
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Associate, definition |
Person closely connected with respondent Is influenced by the respondent directly or indirectly Provide assistance or support to AFM |
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Respondent, definition |
Person who has an FVSN, IIVO or IVO made or issued against Person committing FV |
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Working day, definition |
Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700 Does not include Saturday, Sunday or public holidays |
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FV risk management (Police Options Model) |
Aims to Protect the AFM, children from harm Hold perpetrators to account Provide support and advocacy for AFM Provide a response and rehabilitation for perpetrators |
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Option pathways |
Criminal Civil Referral (always included) |
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Criminal options |
Charge and remand Charge and bail Charge and summons Intent to summons No further police action (NFPA) following submission of a brief for authorisation |
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Prevalent offences during FV |
Assaults Sexual offences Stalking Unlawful imprisonment Conduct endangering life Criminal damage Burglary Theft Deceptions Animal cruelty |
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Civil options |
Family Violence Safety Notice Application and Warrant Application and Summons FV Interim intervention order FV Final intervention order Variation of existing order |
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Family Violence Safety Notice (FVSN) |
Issued by a sergeant or above Any respondent, not child or cognitive impaired Content: Summons & conditions Service: Personal, Court date within 14 days, if exclusion - ASAP Any member can serve it Provides immediate protection for AFM, until an IIVO is issued and served |
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Interim Intervention Order (IIVO) |
Issued by a Magistrate Any respondent Content: Summons & conditions Not active until served: personally, substituted, alternative, Magistrate After service must notify AFM, LEAP and CDEB & affidavit Short term until Magistrate can hear all evidence and make Final IVO AFM must receive a copy |
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Application and Summons |
Not an IVO Issued by Magistrate or Registrar Any respondent Content: Summons only, No conditions Service: Personal, substituted, alternative, with 16yo+, leave at last known address, within 2 days before Court date No concerns for safety |
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Application and Warrant |
To arrest the respondent Issued by Magistrate or Registrar Any respondent, not a child Content: When arrested bailed to court, bail conditions = IO conditions Service: If not located in 24 hrs W/bouts on LEAP Execution, bailed to court within 5 WD, if not executed within 14 days - withdraw or extension |
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Safety plan for AFM and/or children |
Advice to AFM re delay or referral contact, high risk or no engagement by AFM Phone 000 Refuge Clear internet history Tell someone you trust if you go somewhere Pack a bag, money, passport, cards, keys, charger, etc Do not delete messages or emails Include pets in plan Have a code word with trusted persons |
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Cycle of violence |
Honeymoon phase - settled, activities, time together Build up - moody, put down, destroys Standover - increasing control Explosion - hitting, chocking, rape Remorse - seeks forgiveness, promises Pursuit - declares love, AFM is hopeful |
