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Show Tuesday, September 20, 1994 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, - Page Dl New statute: Officers can make arrest without victim's consent By JOSEPHINE ZIMMERMAN The Daily Herald "The new mandatory arrest statute in cases of domestic violence gives us a chance to do something," Sgt. Gary Cox of the West Jordan Police Department told agency representatives attending a Utah County Domestic Violence Coalition luncheon Friday. Cox, who is chairman of the State Domestic Violence Advisory Council, said in the past, victims of domestic violence have wanted to drop charges against the perpetrators "because of fear or helpless- ily abuse and lack control. Often they have Jekyl and Hyde personalities, so that friends and family members can't believe they are vi- olent. The victim takes responsibility for everything because she has been taught to be nurturing and caring. She is usually dependent on the perpetrator financially, emotionally, socially a" psychologi cally. She doesn't know the options for survival, Cox said. He reported that the victim leaves the perpetrator an average of 12 times before she leaves and 75 percent of the murders occur after she leaves. After violence occurs, he said, there is the "honeymoon phase," although it should be called the "manipulation phase." The victim says, "If I just do this, it will get better," and it may last a couple of days. Cox said investigating a domestic violence case takes longer than in the past because evidence must be compiled, with statements, photographs and possible witnesses. The victim must He informed of such things as how to obtain a protective order, receive financial assistance, be housed in a shelter, and what to expect of the criminal justice system. "The police can't do it all; that is why the various agencies must cooperate to solve the problems," he declared. "We need to solve the problem, not just apply bandaids." Approximately 30 percent of the perpetrators who go through treatment don't offend court-mandate- again. He said the kids learn violence home, and he quoted Tom Clancy as saying, "Abuse is the weapon of a coward," and also, "There is a clear and present danger" in our society. in the ness! "Now we tell them we won't drop the charges based on the victim's request and they say, 'oh, good'," he reported. Officers can now make an arrest without the victim's consent when there is probable cause. Cox said police officers are concerned about violence, and he emphasized that violence begins in the home. "We need to make changes to let us progress to a less violent society," he declared, pointing out ' that domestic violence is a criminal i matter, not a civil matter. He said violence is a learned behavior, and it is multiplying. The FBI states that it is the most d crime in prevalent, America. Every 15 seconds a 0 woman is battered. In Utah, women are battered every year. Battering causes more injuries to women than automobile accidents, rapes and muggings com- The First Security .fermiim Plus under-reporte- 55,-00- bined. "How did society get to this point?" he asked. He noted that we teach girls to be the givers, the s. Girl toys are soft, but action heroes. involve boy toys "The biggest difference is how we socialize boys and girls. Look at what's on TV, or on the screen orin music," he said. i He noted that perpetrators are characterized by denial, projecaare-taker- tion, suppression, rationalization and They refuse to take responsibility for their actions, may have a history of fam- - Victims have rights as well Under the 1990 Utah Cohabitant Abuse Act, there are special provisions when a person assaults a spouse, former spouse, girl friend boy friend, intimate partner or any adult with whom they are residing. CD Is On The Up And Up And Up. Specifically, the law states, "When a peace officer responds to a domestic violence call and has probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed, the police officer shall arrest without a warrant or issue a citation to any person that he has probable cause to believe has committed any offense. " In addition, if the abuser either pleads guilty or is convicted of the crime, there are provisions for requiring himher to receive counseling that will help himher become 5.0 6.0 FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR 70 THIRD YEAR non-viole- Often victims are reluctant to call police to testify against the abuser in order to avoid trouble. The fact is that it is the abuser's violent behavior that caused the arrest, not the fact that the victim or neighbor called the police. Obtaining a protective order is another tool to help stop the violence. A protective order is a court order designed to allow victims of domestic violence to obtain an order or protection from the District Court. A protective order is effective for up to 120 days and can be renewed. In Utah County, protective orders may be obtained through the Fourth district Court or Legal Center for Victims of Domestic Violence. The process can be explained over the 1 . phone by calling If you are, or have been, a victim of domestic violence, remember: You are not at fault. Changing yourself or your role in the relationship will not stop the abuse. The perpetrator chooses to abuse. Violence will not go away by itself. Regardless of whether both parties want the violence to stop, without intervention, the abuse will 6.14 0 IMIS ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD Oil UNI II M VM THE INTEREST RATES ON THESE CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT GET BETTER AS THE YEARS GO BY. JUST more brutal over time. You cannot change the abuser. The decision to change must come from the abuser. Changing this behavior requires commitment by the perpetrator and the appropriate treatment. No one deserves to be abused. You and your children have a right to live without violence, whether or not you remain in the relationship. Josephine Zimmerman e-- rJna cc;i 0liu s ft (U THERE HAS TO BE SOME TIME INVOLVED WHEN IT COMES TO MONEY. TIME EQUALS MONEY - AND THREE YEARS AS A MATTER OF FACT. All you need is a First AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE CHART, THE INTEREST RATE Security Bank checking INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY WITH ACCOUNT (WHICH YOU HAD PLANNED TO OPEN ANYWAY). EACH PASSING YEAR AND GETS HURRY, THIS OFFER IS ON THE UP AND UP TO BE REALLY TERRIFIC THE LAST YEAR. THREE YEARS REALLY ISN'T THAT LONG. IT'S NOT LIKE DOG YEARS. IT'S MONEY YEARS. AND AND UP AND AWAY. AND IT EXPIRES ON OCTOBER 14, 1994. us csor en i:::. TW VOCE Of HO MI IN THIS CASE IT'S THREE YEARS. 375-103- only become more frequent and Qliilll 'substantial penalty por early withdrawal. minimum balance to open account and obtain apy is $500. Bank checking account is required. First security maximum d deposit is $250,000. |