DVDS
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, allowing individuals to inquire if a new or existing partner has a history of domestic abuse.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Controlling or coercive behaviour
Behaviour that involves controlling or manipulating another person.
DARA
Domestic Abuse Risk Assessment, a tool for assessing risk in domestic abuse situations.
DASH
Domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, and ‘honour’-based violence risk identification, assessment, and management model.
first responder
The officer initially attending a domestic abuse incident, responsible for immediate investigation and risk assessment.
IDVA
Independent Domestic Violence Advisers.
MAPPA
Multi-agency public protection arrangements.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.