Question 1

What is the leading reason expressed by survivors for opposing prosecution?

Accepted Answer

Fear is often the leading reason survivors oppose prosecution, as they may fear retaliation, not being believed, or facing their abuser again.

Question 2

Jurisdictions with specialized domestic violence prosecution programs typically have the highest rates; a court in San Diego documented that ________ of cases brought by the police were prosecuted.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

The prosecution of intimate partner violence has been dealt a blow in what recent court decisions?

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has the highest authority in the judicial system, and its decisions can significantly impact the prosecution of intimate partner violence by setting legal precedents that lower courts must follow.

Question 4

The creation of cross-agency response teams involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The creation of cross-agency response teams involves...

Question 5

The scope and power of authority for each court is called its:

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction refers to the scope and power of authority that a court has to make legal decisions and judgments.

Question 6

________ of general jurisdiction has/have the authority to try all cases, both civil and criminal.

Accepted Answer

State courts of general jurisdiction have the authority to try all cases, both civil and criminal, unless a specific statute or law grants exclusive jurisdiction to another court.

Question 7

Which significant points can lead to the decision of whether a case belongs in the family or in a criminal court?

Accepted Answer

All the mentioned factors can influence the decision: the age of the perpetrator can determine jurisdiction, the type of offense can dictate the court's focus, and the relationship between victim and offender can affect whether the case is seen as a family matter or a criminal one.

Question 8

The term ________ refers to those courts which assign judicial officers to hear a special domestic violence calendar, regardless of whether or not they hear those cases exclusively.

Accepted Answer

Domestic Violence Court refers to courts that assign judicial officers to handle cases involving domestic violence, even if they do not exclusively hear such cases.

Question 9

A client may be terminated prior to completion for a number of reasons. Among them are the following except:

Accepted Answer

Attending group sessions regularly is generally a positive behavior and not a reason for termination.

Question 10

Which is not an example of a protection or resource available through domestic violence advocates?

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence advocates typically provide victim shelters, victim services, and may assist in weapons confiscation, but they do not have the authority to imprison batterers.

Question 11

The ________ was passed in 1996 as part of the Omnibus Spending Bill prohibits anyone convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony crime from owning or carrying a gun.

Accepted Answer

The Lautenberg Gun Ban, passed in 1996, prohibits individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors or felonies from owning or carrying firearms.

Question 12

Jurisdictions with ________ typically have the highest rates of prosecution of domestic violence cases.

Accepted Answer

Specialized domestic violence prosecution programs are designed to focus specifically on domestic violence cases, leading to higher rates of prosecution due to their targeted approach and expertise.

Question 13

The holding in Davis and Hammond decided statements are testimonial and therefore triggers the Crawford analysis if:

Accepted Answer

Statements are considered testimonial if there is no ongoing emergency and the primary purpose of the interrogation is to aid prosecution, triggering the Crawford analysis.

Question 14

Family and probate courts typically have jurisdiction over:

Accepted Answer

Family and probate courts typically have jurisdiction over guardianships, custody, and divorce.

Question 15

The most common court response to intimate partner violence is that the offender is mandated to a state-approved offender:

Accepted Answer

The most common court response to intimate partner violence is to mandate the offender to a state-approved treatment program, often referred to as a batterer intervention program.

Question 16

Which is not a reason for the emergence of domestic violence courts?

Accepted Answer

The emergence of domestic violence courts is not primarily due to an increase in the severity of cases, but rather due to the increase in the number of cases, the need for specialized responses, and the tendency for less severe cases to be overshadowed in traditional courts.

Question 17

The application for a protection order is called a:

Accepted Answer

A petition is a formal written request to a court seeking a specific legal remedy, such as a protection order.

Question 18

Which of the following is a typical piece of information asked for in a request for protection?

Accepted Answer

A request for protection typically includes information such as the dates of violence, a description of the abusive behavior, and the relationship between the victim and offender.

Question 19

Violation of a civil protection order may be a:

Accepted Answer

Violation of a civil protection order can be considered contempt of court, a misdemeanor, or even a felony, depending on the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the violation.

Question 20

Which is not one of the stages of batterer programs?

Accepted Answer

Incarceration is not a stage of batterer programs; it is a legal consequence. Batterer programs typically include stages like orientation, victim orientation, and ending the program.

Quiz 14: The Court Response to Intimate Partner Violence