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ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? Ans: being
forced to witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered
women's movement? Ans: the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence in 1978? Ans: The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their
children? Ans: Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often
become what? Ans: 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? Ans: neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser?
Ans: refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? Ans: 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?
Ans: justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? Ans: an abusers tendency
to blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate
as? Ans: any employee or volunteer with at least 40 hours of training in
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domestic violence advocacy who provides services to victims of abuse
through a victim services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? Ans:
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? Ans:
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? Ans:
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? Ans: whether the suspected abuser is aware of
the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? Ans: emergency
medical treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what
definition? Ans: the definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? Ans: after separation or
filing for a divorce from the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? Ans: a
no-suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? Ans:
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? Ans: a victim's safety plan
Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? Ans: a list of nearby
family and friends
ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? Ans: being
forced to witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered
women's movement? Ans: the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against
Domestic Violence in 1978? Ans: The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their
children? Ans: Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often
become what? Ans: 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? Ans: neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser?
Ans: refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? Ans: 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?
Ans: justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? Ans: an abusers tendency
to blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate
as? Ans: any employee or volunteer with at least 40 hours of training in
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domestic violence advocacy who provides services to victims of abuse
through a victim services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? Ans:
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? Ans:
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? Ans:
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? Ans: whether the suspected abuser is aware of
the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? Ans: emergency
medical treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what
definition? Ans: the definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? Ans: after separation or
filing for a divorce from the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? Ans: a
no-suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? Ans:
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? Ans: a victim's safety plan
Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? Ans: a list of nearby
family and friends
