Sexual Assault and Family Violence.
This chapter covers what a Texas peace officer must know about sexual Assault and Family Violence, along with the statute limits that shape each element, at the level of detail the TCOLE tests.
A few learning objectives from this chapter.
The law that drives the questions.
What recruits ask about this chapter.
How does the TCOLE curriculum define sexual assault and child sexual abuse?
Sexual assault; Child sexual abuse.
How does the TCOLE curriculum define consent in the context of sexual assault?
Texas Penal Code, Sec. 1.07 (11)
How does a Texas peace officer identify considerations for high-risk populations for sexual assault?
Regardless of the high-risk population(s) a victim may belong to, it is critical to; High-risk populations include but are not limited to.
What does the TCOLE curriculum say about 1.4 Define a trauma-informed approach?
Based on scientific research in the field; Understand how trauma affects the brain; Reduces re-traumatization of victims; Increases victim’s participation in the criminal justice process. INSTRUCTOR NOTE: A trauma-informed approach reminds us that anyone could be a trauma survivor. Therefore, while this course refers to victims, ensure students understand that this approach is just as beneficial when interacting with witnesses, colleagues and civilians in general.
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