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According to RSA 173-B:1, which action would be considered 'abuse'?
According to RSA 173-B:1, which action would be considered 'abuse'?
- An isolated instance of property damage without any accompanying threats.
- Reckless conduct that presents a credible threat to the petitioner's safety, committed by a family member. (correct)
- A single instance of harassment without evidence of an ongoing pattern of behavior.
- A heated argument between spouses regarding financial matters.
Under RSA 173-B:1, what is the key criterion that elevates certain actions to the level of 'abuse'?
Under RSA 173-B:1, what is the key criterion that elevates certain actions to the level of 'abuse'?
- The presence of an ongoing pattern of behavior causing fear for safety or well-being. (correct)
- Whether the act was premeditated or spontaneous.
- The severity of the physical injury inflicted.
- The monetary value of the property damaged.
Which of the following scenarios meets the definition of 'family or household member' according to RSA 173-B:1?
Which of the following scenarios meets the definition of 'family or household member' according to RSA 173-B:1?
- Cousins who live in different states and rarely communicate.
- Persons who cohabited with each other but who no longer share the same residence. (correct)
- Neighbors who share a fence line and occasionally disagree.
- Former roommates who no longer live together and were never romantically involved.
How does RSA 173-B:1 define 'contact' in the context of domestic violence?
How does RSA 173-B:1 define 'contact' in the context of domestic violence?
What is the significance of 'cross orders for relief' as defined in RSA 173-B:1?
What is the significance of 'cross orders for relief' as defined in RSA 173-B:1?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what distinguishes a 'mutual order for relief' from other protective orders?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what distinguishes a 'mutual order for relief' from other protective orders?
What is the role of the 'coordinator' as defined within the context of RSA 173-B:1?
What is the role of the 'coordinator' as defined within the context of RSA 173-B:1?
Under what circumstances can evidence of past acts be considered in determining 'abuse' according to RSA 173-B:1?
Under what circumstances can evidence of past acts be considered in determining 'abuse' according to RSA 173-B:1?
According to RSA 173-B:1 which of the following offenses could be considered 'abuse'?
According to RSA 173-B:1 which of the following offenses could be considered 'abuse'?
In the context of RSA 173-B:1, how is 'intimate partners' defined?
In the context of RSA 173-B:1, how is 'intimate partners' defined?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what constitutes a 'firearm'?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what constitutes a 'firearm'?
Which of the following is defined as 'deadly weapon' according to RSA 173-B:1?
Which of the following is defined as 'deadly weapon' according to RSA 173-B:1?
How would repeated unwanted text messages be categorized under RSA 173-B:1?
How would repeated unwanted text messages be categorized under RSA 173-B:1?
If an individual causes another person to communicate with someone else, would this be considered contact under RSA 173-B:1?
If an individual causes another person to communicate with someone else, would this be considered contact under RSA 173-B:1?
What is the meaning of 'Foreign protective order' according to RSA 173-B:1?
What is the meaning of 'Foreign protective order' according to RSA 173-B:1?
Who is in charge of appointing the agency or organization that administers the Department of Health and Human Services domestic violence grant program?
Who is in charge of appointing the agency or organization that administers the Department of Health and Human Services domestic violence grant program?
What does RSA 173-B:1 outline?
What does RSA 173-B:1 outline?
In the context of RSA 173-B:1, which of the following actions would be considered unauthorized entry?
In the context of RSA 173-B:1, which of the following actions would be considered unauthorized entry?
What would a 'grantee' be?
What would a 'grantee' be?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what is the relationship between 'domestic violence' and 'abuse'?
According to RSA 173-B:1, what is the relationship between 'domestic violence' and 'abuse'?
Flashcards
Abuse (RSA 173-B:1)
Abuse (RSA 173-B:1)
Commission/attempt of specific acts by a family/household member or intimate partner, posing a credible threat to safety. Includes assault, threatening, sexual assault, property destruction, harassment or animal cruelty.
Contact (RSA 173-B:1)
Contact (RSA 173-B:1)
Any action to communicate with another, directly or indirectly, including electronic means or through a third party.
Domestic Violence Definition
Domestic Violence Definition
Abuse as defined in RSA 173-B:1, I.
Family or Household Member
Family or Household Member
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Intimate Partners
Intimate Partners
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Mutual Order for Relief
Mutual Order for Relief
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Cross Orders for Relief
Cross Orders for Relief
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Firearm
Firearm
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Foreign Protective Order
Foreign Protective Order
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Study Notes
- This chapter provides definitions for terms used in the context of domestic violence and related protective measures.
Abuse
- Abuse is defined as the commission or attempted commission of certain acts by a family or household member or a current or former sexual or intimate partner.
- Acts of abuse include assault, reckless conduct, criminal threatening, sexual assault, interference with freedom, destruction of property, unauthorized entry, harassment, and cruelty to animals.
- The conduct must constitute a credible present threat to the petitioner's safety.
- The court may consider evidence of past acts, in combination with recent conduct, reflecting an ongoing pattern of behavior that causes the petitioner to fear for their safety or well-being.
Key Definitions
- Applicant: Any private, town, city, or regional agency/organization applying for funds under RSA 173-B:16.
- Commissioner: The commissioner of the department of health and human services.
- Contact: Any action to communicate with another directly or indirectly, including electronic communication or causing another to communicate.
- Coordinator: The agency/organization appointed by the commissioner to administer the domestic violence grant program.
- Cross orders for relief: Separate orders granted to parties in a domestic violence situation where each party has filed a petition based on the same incidents.
- Deadly weapon: As defined in RSA 625:11, V.
- Department: The department of health and human services.
- Domestic violence: Abuse as defined in RSA 173-B:1, I.
- Family or household member: Spouses, ex-spouses, cohabitating persons, former cohabitating persons, parents, and other related persons, excluding minor children residing with the defendant.
- Firearm: Any weapon, including a starter gun, that can expel a projectile using an explosive.
- Foreign protective order: An order enforceable under RSA 173-B:13.
- Fund: The special fund for domestic violence programs established by RSA 173-B:15.
- Grantee: Any private, town, city, or regional agency/organization receiving funds under RSA 173-B:16.
- Intimate partners: Persons currently or formerly involved in a romantic relationship, whether or not sexually consummated.
- Mutual order for relief: An order restraining both parties from abusing each other, originating from a petition filed by one party and arising from the same incidents of domestic violence.
- Program: Services or facilities provided to domestic violence victims.
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