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Threats made outside of the United States which would harm or violate laws within the United States:
International Threats
Using children as leverage, threats, or tools to control a partner is known as:
Using children
What is the main form of execution in the state of Texas?
Lethal injection
Controlling a partner's access to money and financial resources is known as:
economic control
Limiting a partner's contact with friends, family, and support systems is known as:
Isolation
How many states in the United States currently authorize the death penalty?
27
the threatened use of violence by a group or individual within the United States:
domestic threats
How many states in the United States have a hold on executions?
4
a court order that legally requires someone to stop a specific behavior or stay away from another person:
restraining order
Using fear, threats, or aggressive behavior to control a partner is known as:
Intimidation
Making the victim responsible for the abuser's actions and behavior is known as:
Blame
Written comments used to damage an individual's reputation is referred to as:
Libel
a court order that protects someone from abuse, harassment, stalking, or threats-such as domestic violence:
protective order
Spoken comments used to damage an individual's reputation:
Slander
Attacking a partner's self-worth, confidence, and mental health is known as:
Emotional abuse
What is the minimum charge for violating a restraining order/protective order?
Class A Misdemeanor
Why is it important for law enforcement to minimize repetitive questioning when interviewing domestic violence victims?
To prevent re-traumatization and obtain more accurate, detailed statements
What is an appropriate role for law enforcement when discussing options w/a domestic violence victim?
Advisor who presents all available options clearly and neutrally
How long does a Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order last?
20 days
Downplaying the abuse or refusing to acknowledge how serious it is, is known as:
Minimization
which agency Integrates intelligence (NOT including domestic terrorism)to feed information into the watchlist?
National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)
Which law enforcement agency manages the federal watchlisting process to support screening of terroristic threats?
The FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center (TSC)
Which agency provides personnel and technologies to screen individuals against the watchlist?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
FBI-led partnerships that connect federal agents w/state, local& tribal law enforcement for investigation & intelligence:
Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTF)
Refusing to admit the abuse happened at all is known as:
Denial