Which factor is explicitly listed as a consideration in dominant aggressor analysis?

• A. The need to protect victims of DV
• B. Whether the offender is employed
• C. The time of day of the incident
• D. The weather conditions at the time

Answer: (A)

In dominant aggressor analysis, protecting the victim is a central consideration. The process is about identifying who is the primary aggressor while prioritizing the safety of the victim, so officers assess factors that show who initiated the violence, who has control, and who poses the greatest ongoing risk. The need to protect victims of DV is explicitly emphasized to ensure the victim's safety guides the determination. Details like whether the offender is employed, the time of day, or the weather don’t reflect who is responsible for the violence or the risk to the victim, so they aren’t explicit factors in this analysis.