Question 1

Domestic violence is best defined as:&#10;A) abusive behavior (physical, emotional, sexual, financial) used by a person to intimidate, humiliate, or control a romantic partner, family member, or roommate&#10;B) any form of physically violent behavior occurring between friends, acquaintances, colleagues, or romantic partners&#10;C) physical or sexual violence between acquaintances, family members, or strangers&#10;D) any form of coercion or manipulation employed by a woman

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Domestic violence is abusive behavior used by a person to intimidate, humiliate, or control a romantic partner, family member, or roommate. It can take the form of physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. It is not limited to physical violence and can occur in a range of intimate relationships. Option B is too broad and does not specify the nature of the relationship between the parties involved. Option C includes violence between acquaintances and strangers, which is not considered domestic violence. Option D is incorrect and perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women.

Question 2

Which of the following would be acts of domestic violence if committed by a man against his ex-girlfriend who is currently pregnant with his child?&#10;A) stalking, sexual assault&#10;B) name-calling, punching&#10;C) posting slanderous statements on social media, sending threatening emails&#10;D) all of the above

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All of the above actions would qualify as acts of domestic violence if committed by a man against his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Stalking and sexual assault are clear examples, while name-calling and punching are forms of physical and emotional abuse. Posting slanderous statements and sending threatening emails are also examples of emotional abuse and harassment.

Question 3

What is hypervigilance?&#10;A) a heightened awareness of one's sexuality&#10;B) a heightened awareness of potential indicators of danger&#10;C) a disregard for societal norms and a violation of the rights of others&#10;D) none of the above

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Hypervigilance is a state of being overly aware of potential signs of danger or threat, which can lead to anxiety, stress, and difficulty relaxing. It is often associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can cause individuals to constantly scan their environment for potential threats. Option A and C are not related to hypervigilance.

Question 4

Why are many victims hesitant to either report domestic abuse or to cooperate with police?&#10;A) they are afraid of the abuser&#10;B) they are financially dependent on the abuser&#10;C) they fear social alienation or still love the abuser&#10;D) all of the above

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Many victims of domestic abuse are afraid of their abuser, especially if their abuser has threatened them or their loved ones. Additionally, some victims may be financially dependent on their abuser, making it harder for them to leave or report the abuse. Finally, victims may fear social alienation or still love their abuser, making it difficult to cooperate with authorities. Therefore, all of the above options are reasons why victims may be hesitant to report domestic abuse or cooperate with police.

Question 5

The 1994 iteration of VAWA resulted in __________, which is a _________.&#10;A) pro-arrest; non-discretionary policy&#10;B) pro-arrest; discretionary policy&#10;C) mandatory arrest; non-discretionary policy&#10;D) mandatory arrest; discretionary policy

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The 1994 iteration of VAWA resulted in mandatory arrest, which is a non-discretionary policy.

Question 6

Define dating violence and briefly discuss behaviors which are often symptomatic of this issue.

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Question 7

According to the NYC Fatality Review Committee, what is the strongest predictor (contextual risk factor) of intimate partner femicide? Briefly explain why you think this is so.

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Question 8

Identify and describe the general characteristics often common among abusers, regardless of batterer typology.

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Question 9

Discuss the differences between mandatory arrest and pro-arrest.

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Question 10

Discuss the characteristics inherent to each of the following batterer typologies: family-only, dysphoric-borderline, and generally violent / antisocial.

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Question 11

Discuss the appropriateness of BWS as a psychological defense for Beverly Ibn-Tamas.

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Question 12

Discuss the relevance of the IPV Stigmatization Model to police intervention in domestic violence cases.

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Question 13

Identify five key steps that law enforcement officers should take when responding to / de-escalating a DV call.

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Deck 7: Domestic Violence