Question 1

In some instances, teachers and bus drivers are allowed to use reasonable physical force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

An assault committed in self-defense is legal and justifiable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In general, any _______________ that would lead an officer to make an arrest in any other situation also applies to domestic situations.

Accepted Answer

evidence

Question 4

Police themselves can issue an emergency protective order in domestic violence cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For an act to be considered an assault, _______________ to do bodily harm to another must be proved.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For an act to be considered an...

Question 6

An act toward the commission of a crime that is more complete than a threat or gesture is referred to as what type of act?

Accepted Answer

A) overt act 
B) subversive act 
C) covert act 
D) preliminary act 
A) overt act 
B) subversive act 
C) covert act 
D) preliminary act

Question 7

Describe the differences between simple and aggravated assault.

Accepted Answer

Assaults are classified as either simple

Question 8

Women constitute the offenders in nearly one quarter of all family violence incidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Intentionally causing another person to fear immediate bodily harm or death or intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on the person is called:

Accepted Answer

A) mayhem. 
B) simple assault. 
C) aggravated assault. 
D) assault with a deadly weapon. 
A) mayhem. 
B) simple assault. 
C) aggravated assault. 
D) assault with a deadly weapon.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true about "battered­woman syndrome"?

Accepted Answer

A) It is based on the concept of duress. 
B) It results from a family member. 
C) It is not permissible as a court defense for women who murder their abusers. 
D) It is a myth. 
A) It is based on the concept of duress. 
B) It results from a family member. 
C) It is not permissible as a court defense for women who murder their abusers. 
D) It is a myth.

Question 11

Over time, the three-stage cycle of abuse (or violence) typically:

Accepted Answer

A) increases in frequency. 
B) increases in severity. 
C) increases in both severity and frequency. 
D) decreases in both severity and frequency. 
A) increases in frequency. 
B) increases in severity. 
C) increases in both severity and frequency. 
D) decreases in both severity and frequency.

Question 12

Officers should not disregard the victim as a potential attacker in a domestic violence case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What makes stalking such a unique crime?

Accepted Answer

Law enforcement faces a unique

Question 14

What are the first actions that an officer should take upon arriving at the scene of an assault?

Accepted Answer

At a minimum, an officer arriving on the

Question 15

The first antistalking laws were passed in Massachusetts in 2005.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the special challenges posed by elder abuse or dependent adult investigations.

Accepted Answer

First of all, determining the prevalence

Question 17

Cruelty toward _______________ is often a predictor of abuse or violent behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cruelty toward _______________ is often a predictor...

Question 18

Full faith and credit is a provision of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List five signs of physical abuse of the elderly and five questions law enforcement officers might ask to determine whether a person is the victim of such abuse.

Accepted Answer

Signs of physical abuse include:
• injur

Question 20

Elder abuse is:

Accepted Answer

A) almost always reported. 
B) reported about half the time. 
C) severely underreported. 
D) always a social service concern, not a law enforcement issue. 
A) almost always reported. 
B) reported about half the time. 
C) severely underreported. 
D) always a social service concern, not a law enforcement issue.

Exam 9: Assault Domestic Violence Stalking and Elder Abuse

In some instances, teachers and bus drivers are allowed to use reasonable physical force.

An assault committed in self-defense is legal and justifiable.

In general, any _______________ that would lead an officer to make an arrest in any other situation also applies to domestic situations.

Police themselves can issue an emergency protective order in domestic violence cases.

For an act to be considered an assault, _______________ to do bodily harm to another must be proved.

An act toward the commission of a crime that is more complete than a threat or gesture is referred to as what type of act?

Describe the differences between simple and aggravated assault.

Women constitute the offenders in nearly one quarter of all family violence incidents.

Intentionally causing another person to fear immediate bodily harm or death or intentionally inflicting or attempting to inflict bodily harm on the person is called:

Which of the following statements is true about "battered­woman syndrome"?

Over time, the three-stage cycle of abuse (or violence) typically:

Officers should not disregard the victim as a potential attacker in a domestic violence case.

What makes stalking such a unique crime?

What are the first actions that an officer should take upon arriving at the scene of an assault?

The first antistalking laws were passed in Massachusetts in 2005.

Describe the special challenges posed by elder abuse or dependent adult investigations.

Cruelty toward _______________ is often a predictor of abuse or violent behavior.

Full faith and credit is a provision of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994.

List five signs of physical abuse of the elderly and five questions law enforcement officers might ask to determine whether a person is the victim of such abuse.

Elder abuse is:

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Which of the following statements is true about "batteredwoman syndrome"?