DASH Q8

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The DASH and S-DASH

If you use the DASH (Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment) risk assessment in your practice, consider question 8 in more depth.

8. Does (…..) constantly text, call, contact, follow, stalk or harass you?

If no, continue to monitor. Risk fluctuates and circumstances can change quickly.

If yes, explore the supplementary S-DASH questions to obtain more information.

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S-DASH Questions

1. Is the victim very frightened?

7. Has the abuser(s) harassed any third party since the harassment began? (e.g. friends, family, children, etc.)

8. Has the abuser(s) acted out violently towards people within the current stalking incidents?

2. Has the abuser(s) engaged in harassment on previous occasions(s)? (This victim and/or other victims)

3. Has the abuser(s) ever destroyed or vandalised the victim’s property?

9. Has the abuser(s) persuaded other people to help him/her? (Wittingly or unwittingly)

4. Does the abuser(s) visit the victim at work, home, etc. more than 3 times per week?

10. Is the abuser(s) known to be abusing drugs and/or alcohol?

11. Have they attempted/threatened suicide?

5. Has the abuser(s) loitered around the victim’s home, workplace etc.?

12. Is the abuser(s) known to have been violent in the past? (Physical or psychological. Intelligence or reported)

6. Has the abuser(s) made any threats of physical or sexual violence in the current harassment incidents?