The Main Direction of Change in Police Handling of Domestic

question 8

Multiple Choice

The main direction of change in police handling of domestic violence over the last 40 years has been:

• A) police today take more of a conflict resolution and counseling approach
• B) police today take a more legalistic approach
• C) police today tend to avoid arrest because of the increased risk of civil liability
• D) police today general do not respond, but rather refer the calls to social service agencies

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