Batterer and Victim Characteristics
Children as Affected Parties
Batterer and Victim Characteristics
Peace Officer's Role
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Domestic violence is usually a pattern of assaultive and abusive behavior against partners, but it can be a 1 time occurrence. T or F?

True

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Witnessing abuse can lead to what condition?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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What is "Using Economic Abuse?"

When one abusive person has control over the victims access to economic resources.

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T or F: Repeated responses can be frustrating for peace officers.

True

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What is the goal of domestic violence? 

To gain power and control.

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What is PTSD

Repeated emotional reaction to a terrifying, uncontrollable, or life threatening event that may include nightmares, anxiety, flashbacks, difficulty concentrating, and increased stress.

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What is "minimizing and denying?"

Denying that there is any serious impact from the abuse, and blaming the victim survivors and claiming that the abuse is their fault.

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Peace officers can have a positive impact on...(3 terms).

The victim, batterer, and children.

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Domestic violence is a private matter not a criminal one. T or F?

False

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Why might a child with parents in an abusive relationship be violent?

They act on learned violent behavior that they saw from the parents.

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What does "using male privilege" mean on the chart?

Treating women like servants who should meet demands to serve and pamper. (Being the "Man of the House")

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What positive impact can peace officers have on the victim?

Lessen guilt and shame, prevent continued violence, and help realize that someone is willing to help.

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Physical and sexual violence are frequently used in domestic violence. T or F?

False

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Victims may believe the kids will be _______ if they stay in their relationship

Better off

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What is the chart shown in the slideshow called?

The "Power and Control" chart.

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What is the positive impact peace officers' responses can have on children?

Prevent future trauma, and may prevent intergenerational violence.

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Batterers can use a variety of power and control tactics daily such as:

  • Intimidation

  • Emotional abuse

  • Isolation

  • Minimizing, denying, and blaming


    • Children

    • Male privilege 

    • Economic abuse 

    • Coercion and threats 

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Penal code for child endangerment

PC 273a

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What does the chart present?

Presents generalized characteristics of batterers and those affected by the battering

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Early consistent responses can have a positive impact by...?

Increasing the chance of successful prosecution, Decreasing possible repeat calls, Providing potential resolution and closure.