Which factor should be considered if obtainable to assess risk in DV incidents?

• A. History of FV between the parties
• B. The color of clothing
• C. The weather
• D. The day of the week

Answer: (A)

Assessing risk in domestic violence incidents hinges on patterns of behavior between the people involved. A history of family or household violence indicates how violence may unfold, including potential escalation, likelihood of repeat incidents, and possible threats or weapon involvement. This information directly informs safety planning, response level, and whether additional backup or protective steps are needed. The other factors—color of clothing, weather, or the day of the week—don’t provide reliable or meaningful predictions about future violence in these situations, so they aren’t useful for risk assessment.