There are cases NOT of a domestic nature that still require or would benefit from a threat assessment. Consider the issues covered in the PRIME templates regarding DV when doing a threat assessment. The following is not a comprehensive list of issues that could compose a threat assessment but these points will help the investigator consider the issues to be explored.
- What is the nature of the relationship between the parties?
- Does (or has) one party exercise control over the other? (employee, employer / landlord, tenant etc.)
- Is there a history of civil disagreements between the parties
- What is the relationship history of the parties involved?
- How do the parties relate to friends, relatives and neighbours (alienate, lie, mislead,)
- Do they avoid contact with friends, relatives and neighbours (anti-social or evasive)
- What is the criminal history of the parties involved?
- Describe any criminal associations.
- violations of civil or criminal court orders
- What is the mental health and history of the parties involved?
- Describe Alcohol and Drug use by the parties involved.
- Describe Employment Instability issues
- Distressed business or job loss
- Do the parties have access to firearms (or other offensive weapons)