2023/2024 ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED

ICDVP EXAM What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? being forced to witness confinement of another person What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's movement? the medical profession's treatment Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? Over 50% During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become what? compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or children to recieve needed medical or dental care, the abuser is being? neglectful Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job. Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? most likely to be among the effects of domestic violence Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what? justify their behavior Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial matters. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? any employee or volunteer with at least 40 hours of training in domestic violence advocacy who provides services to victims of abuse through a victim services agency Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? the mother has legal custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless a valid court order specifies otherwise The federal Violence Against Women Act states that in most cases? federal law prohibits a person who has been convicted of domestic violence to possess a firearm or ammunition The Illinois Abused and Neglected Children Reporting Act states? that substantial risk of harm to the child is required to authorize an investigation of suspected child abuse What is least important in a report of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation? whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? emergency medical treatment Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? the definition of a crisis The victim is at greater risk for violence when? after separation or filing for a divorce from the abuser A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? a no-suicide contract The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? to repeat what the victim says word for word Asking a trusted neighbor to call the police in the case of hearing a disturbance should be included in what? a victim's safety plan Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? a list of nearby family and friends What type of groups are the best source of help for many victims of domestic violence? support groups because the group can help victims gain strength from understanding that they are not alone