CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE QUIZ
AND ANSWERS.
Define: Household Member - Answers-- A Spouse,
- A Former Spouse,
- Persons Who Have A Child In Common, or
- A Male And Female Who Are Cohabitating Or Formerly Have Cohabited
Proper Law Enforcement Responsibilities at a CDV - Answers-- Separate persons from
each other by both sight and sound.
- Use your authority to restore order and gain control.
- Give clear verbal commands and even take physical control of persons, if necessary.
- Assessing if there are any injuries and getting medical attention en-route to the scene.
- Attempting to get a written statement from all persons on the scene.
- Identifying everyone on the scene or involved to include children.
- Being observant for all things.
Interviewing a Victim - Answers-- Assure him/her that you want to help, are his/her
friend and will listen.
- Build rapport with the victim to get disclosure of information.
- Be patient, listen well, and take notes.
- Never stand over the victim while interviewing.
- If the victim is standing, you stand; if the victim is seated, you sit. Get on their level.
- Be compassionate and understanding without passing judgment or blaming.
- Do not allow someone to translate for a victim if he/she cannot speak or does not
speak English. A law enforcement source for interpretation or translation is the best
option.
Interviewing the Suspect - Answers-- Do not assume a suspect does not want to talk.
Ask questions to get their side of the story.
- Be on guard when interviewing a suspect and be in a position of advantage.
- Be aware a suspect may try to befriend you and look for sympathy.
- Listen for spontaneous admissions or excited utterances.
- Never tell the suspect what the victim has told you.
- Ask the suspect the nature of his/her relationship with the victim.
- Be aware that the interview of a suspect can transition into an interrogation. When this
occurs, issue a verbal and written Miranda warning to preserve the integrity of the
conversation for trial.
Interviewing Children - Answers-- Build rapport by introducing yourself so that you are
not a stranger.
- Get down on a child's level physically and mentally.
- You should attempt to assess the child's cognitive ability to understand questions. In
age appropriate language, ask the child about colors, shapes, and if he/she knows what
telling the truth means and similar questions.
, - Do not ask leading questions but open-ended questions that require the child to
provide details without being influenced by the questioner or questions.
Interviewing Service Providers - Answers-Doctors, emergency medical service workers,
social workers can have valuable information, special insights or expertise based on
their role in the domestic violence investigation. Medical personnel may discover
injuries, be given information by the victim, or suspect that was not given to you.
Documenting a CDV - Answers-- Written Statements
- Video Statements
- Using Statements
- Incident Reports
- Physical Evidence
- Pictures/Images
- Post Arrest Evidence
Appropriate Arrest Decisions to be made in a CDV - Answers-- Identify the primary
aggressor.
- Ensure you have probable cause to make an arrest and that all the elements required
by statute are present whether discretionary or mandatory.
Motivations Behind CDV - Answers-- Power and Control
- Progression of Abuse
- Possessiveness and jealousy
- Controlling behavior
- Isolation from friends and family
- Traditionalist or cultural beliefs
- Family history of violence
- Substance abuse
- Low self-esteem
- Fast moving relationships
- Unbalanced financial arrangement
Four Major Forms of Domestic Violence Abuse - Answers-- Physical
- Emotional/Psychological
- Sexual
- Financial/Economic
Theories of Domestic Violence - Answers-- Cycle of Violence Theory
- Tension building phase
- Acute battering phase
- Honeymoon phase
- Continuum of Violence Theory
AND ANSWERS.
Define: Household Member - Answers-- A Spouse,
- A Former Spouse,
- Persons Who Have A Child In Common, or
- A Male And Female Who Are Cohabitating Or Formerly Have Cohabited
Proper Law Enforcement Responsibilities at a CDV - Answers-- Separate persons from
each other by both sight and sound.
- Use your authority to restore order and gain control.
- Give clear verbal commands and even take physical control of persons, if necessary.
- Assessing if there are any injuries and getting medical attention en-route to the scene.
- Attempting to get a written statement from all persons on the scene.
- Identifying everyone on the scene or involved to include children.
- Being observant for all things.
Interviewing a Victim - Answers-- Assure him/her that you want to help, are his/her
friend and will listen.
- Build rapport with the victim to get disclosure of information.
- Be patient, listen well, and take notes.
- Never stand over the victim while interviewing.
- If the victim is standing, you stand; if the victim is seated, you sit. Get on their level.
- Be compassionate and understanding without passing judgment or blaming.
- Do not allow someone to translate for a victim if he/she cannot speak or does not
speak English. A law enforcement source for interpretation or translation is the best
option.
Interviewing the Suspect - Answers-- Do not assume a suspect does not want to talk.
Ask questions to get their side of the story.
- Be on guard when interviewing a suspect and be in a position of advantage.
- Be aware a suspect may try to befriend you and look for sympathy.
- Listen for spontaneous admissions or excited utterances.
- Never tell the suspect what the victim has told you.
- Ask the suspect the nature of his/her relationship with the victim.
- Be aware that the interview of a suspect can transition into an interrogation. When this
occurs, issue a verbal and written Miranda warning to preserve the integrity of the
conversation for trial.
Interviewing Children - Answers-- Build rapport by introducing yourself so that you are
not a stranger.
- Get down on a child's level physically and mentally.
- You should attempt to assess the child's cognitive ability to understand questions. In
age appropriate language, ask the child about colors, shapes, and if he/she knows what
telling the truth means and similar questions.
, - Do not ask leading questions but open-ended questions that require the child to
provide details without being influenced by the questioner or questions.
Interviewing Service Providers - Answers-Doctors, emergency medical service workers,
social workers can have valuable information, special insights or expertise based on
their role in the domestic violence investigation. Medical personnel may discover
injuries, be given information by the victim, or suspect that was not given to you.
Documenting a CDV - Answers-- Written Statements
- Video Statements
- Using Statements
- Incident Reports
- Physical Evidence
- Pictures/Images
- Post Arrest Evidence
Appropriate Arrest Decisions to be made in a CDV - Answers-- Identify the primary
aggressor.
- Ensure you have probable cause to make an arrest and that all the elements required
by statute are present whether discretionary or mandatory.
Motivations Behind CDV - Answers-- Power and Control
- Progression of Abuse
- Possessiveness and jealousy
- Controlling behavior
- Isolation from friends and family
- Traditionalist or cultural beliefs
- Family history of violence
- Substance abuse
- Low self-esteem
- Fast moving relationships
- Unbalanced financial arrangement
Four Major Forms of Domestic Violence Abuse - Answers-- Physical
- Emotional/Psychological
- Sexual
- Financial/Economic
Theories of Domestic Violence - Answers-- Cycle of Violence Theory
- Tension building phase
- Acute battering phase
- Honeymoon phase
- Continuum of Violence Theory
