Domestic Violence Response Flashcards
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Which statement best describes the 'cycle of violence' model in domestic violence cases?
Answer: Tension building, acute explosion, reconciliation, and calm phases repeat in a cycle
The cycle of violence describes recurring phases — tension building, acute incident, reconciliation (honeymoon), and calm — which help explain why victims may return to abusers.
A DV suspect is arrested. At booking, it is discovered the suspect is a law enforcement officer from another agency. The arresting officer should:
Answer: Notify a supervisor but otherwise follow standard arrest procedures
Professional courtesy does not apply to domestic violence arrests; the officer must follow standard procedures and notify a supervisor of the circumstances.
Under the federal Lautenberg Amendment, a person convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense is prohibited from:
Answer: Possessing or purchasing firearms or ammunition
The Lautenberg Amendment (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(9)) permanently prohibits anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from possessing firearms or ammunition.
An officer arrives and finds the DV suspect is intoxicated. This should affect the investigation by:
Answer: Being documented as a factor but not preventing arrest if probable cause exists
Intoxication must be documented as a risk factor and potential evidence, but it does not negate probable cause or delay a lawful DV arrest.
A victim discloses she has been financially controlled — her abuser takes her paycheck and denies her access to money. This is classified as:
Answer: Economic abuse, a recognized form of domestic violence and coercive control
Economic abuse — controlling a victim's access to money, employment, or financial resources — is a recognized pattern of coercive control and domestic violence.
When an officer suspects a child in a DV household is being abused or neglected, the officer's legal obligation in Michigan is to:
Answer: Mandatorily report the suspected abuse to CPS within 72 hours
Michigan law makes law enforcement officers mandatory reporters; suspected child abuse or neglect must be reported to Child Protective Services immediately.
The term 'vicarious trauma' in the context of DV response refers to:
Answer: Cumulative emotional impact on officers repeatedly exposed to DV trauma
Vicarious trauma describes the cumulative psychological impact on responders who are repeatedly exposed to victims' traumatic experiences, a recognized occupational health concern for DV officers.