Summarize the definition of Domestic Violence (NRS 33.018) - ANSWERDomestic
violence occurs when a person commits one of the following acts against a
spouse/child/blood related etc.
A
battery.
B
An assault.
C
Coercion pursuant to NRS 207.190.
D
A sexual assault.
Victim and Batterer characteristics - ANSWERBatterers use a variety of tactics to gain
power and control over intimate partners. Some, like physical and sexual violence, are
only used occasionally. Some are used one or more times every day. These include:
A history of abuse in one's family or past
Being physically or sexually abused as a child.
A history of being physically abusive
A lack of appropriate coping skills
Low self-esteem
Having few friends or being socially isolated
Codependent behavior
Untreated mental illness
Drug or alcohol abuse
Effect on children - ANSWERChildren are affected by domestic violence, even if they
are not the direct target of the abuse. Peace officers should be aware that domestic
violence is never effectively hidden from children; they are always affected by it.
Battery - ANSWERunlawful touching of another person without consent
Assault includes - ANSWERphysical or verbal intimidation. A gesture that the client may
perceive as a threat is an assault if the client believes that force or injury may follow.
sexual assault - ANSWERany sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used
Force or threat of force to perform an unwilling act - ANSWERTouching Spitting
Purposeful or reckless course of conduct intended to harass - ANSWER(1)
Stalking.
(2)
Arson.
(3)
, Trespassing.
(4)
Larceny.
(5)
Destruction of private property.
(6)
Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
(7)
Injuring or killing an animal.
(8)
Burglary.
(9)
An invasion of the home.
False Imprisonment - ANSWERunlawful restraint or restriction of a person's freedom of
movement
NDOC is _____ to ______ institutions to incarcerate and rehabilitate convicted felons -
ANSWERResponsible; maintain
*What amendment of the Constitution grants the defendant "counsel" - ANSWER6th
amendment
Explain why understanding interpersonal communication is essential to effective
policing - ANSWERGives officer additional courses of action and potentially diffuse
many dangerous situations
Define Verbal Communication - ANSWERUse of sounds and words to express yourself
especially in contrast to using gesture or mannerisms
Define paralanguage - ANSWERThe way we speak; speaking tempo, pitch and
intonations
Hearing vs Listening - ANSWERHearing refers to hearing sounds but not
understanding. Listening is about understanding and interpreting what you heard
How many levels of listening are there? - ANSWER4
define Nonverbal behavior - ANSWERFacial/Eye expressions
Any particular communication using body language
What is proxemics? - ANSWERThe distance between you and another communicator.
Articulate the components of the impact model of interpersonal communications -
ANSWERIdentify and manage emotions
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