ICDVP: Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) (Legal Issues)
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-Enacted in 1986
-Domestic Violence is a crime
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA)
-If you are a victim of DV, there are reme-
dies available to you
-Physical Abuse
-Willful Deprivation
-Harassment
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) -Intimidation of a dependent
-Interference with personal liberty
-Exploitation
-Neglect
Sexual abuse, use of physical force,
What does physical abuse include? confinement, restraint, sleep deprivation,
conduct creating immediate risk of harm
Knowing or reckless use of physical
force, confinement, restraint, repeated
What actions constitute physical abuse? and unnecessary sleep deprivation, con-
duct creating immediate risk of physical
harm
Give an example of conduct that consti-
Potential reckless driving to intimidate
tutes physical abuse
- Denying a person medication, medical
care, shelter, accessible shelter or ser-
vices, food, therapeutic device or other
Willful Deprivation
physical assistance
- The person is exposed to physical,
mental or emotional harm
Causes a reasonable person emotional
Harassment distress as well as causing the victim
emotional distress
What are examples of conduct that con-
Creating disturbance, repeatedly tele-
stitute harassment related to a petition-
phoning, following in public places
er's place of employment or school?
What are examples of conduct that con- Keeping under surveillance, concealing
stitute harassment related to surveil- a minor child, threatening to remove or
lance and minor children? conceal a minor child
1/5
, ICDVP: Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) (Legal Issues)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_flvy5a
What are examples of conduct that con- Threatening physical force, confinement,
stitute harassment involving threats? or restraint
Committing or threatening physical
abuse, harassment, intimidation, or will-
What is interference with personal liber-
ful deprivation to compel another to en-
ty?
gage in conduct from which they have a
right to abstain.
The purpose is to compel another to en-
gage in conduct from which they have
What is the purpose of interference with
a right to abstain, such as preventing a
personal liberty?
survivor from doing what is within their
rights.
What is exploitation in the context of Illegal, tortuous use of a high-risk adult's
high-risk adults with disabilities? assets or resources
Misappropriation of assets through
How can exploitation of high-risk adults
fraud, deception, extortion, or breaching
with disabilities occur?
a fiduciary relationship
What is another form of exploitation that Using undue influence to manipulate the
involves high-risk adults? individual
- Failure to protect the adult from acts of
abuse
- Careless imposition of unreasonable
confinement
- Failure to provide basic necessities like
What does neglect of a high-risk adult
food, shelter, clothing, and personal hy-
with disabilities include?
giene
- Failure to provide medical and rehabili-
tative care
- Failure to protect from health and safety
concerns
- Not taking steps to prevent abuse
- Careless confinement
What is considered neglect towards a - Lack of basic necessities
high-risk adult with disabilities? - Not providing necessary medical and
rehabilitative care
- Ignoring health and safety concerns
Who is protected by the IDVA? 2/5
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_flvy5a
-Enacted in 1986
-Domestic Violence is a crime
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA)
-If you are a victim of DV, there are reme-
dies available to you
-Physical Abuse
-Willful Deprivation
-Harassment
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) -Intimidation of a dependent
-Interference with personal liberty
-Exploitation
-Neglect
Sexual abuse, use of physical force,
What does physical abuse include? confinement, restraint, sleep deprivation,
conduct creating immediate risk of harm
Knowing or reckless use of physical
force, confinement, restraint, repeated
What actions constitute physical abuse? and unnecessary sleep deprivation, con-
duct creating immediate risk of physical
harm
Give an example of conduct that consti-
Potential reckless driving to intimidate
tutes physical abuse
- Denying a person medication, medical
care, shelter, accessible shelter or ser-
vices, food, therapeutic device or other
Willful Deprivation
physical assistance
- The person is exposed to physical,
mental or emotional harm
Causes a reasonable person emotional
Harassment distress as well as causing the victim
emotional distress
What are examples of conduct that con-
Creating disturbance, repeatedly tele-
stitute harassment related to a petition-
phoning, following in public places
er's place of employment or school?
What are examples of conduct that con- Keeping under surveillance, concealing
stitute harassment related to surveil- a minor child, threatening to remove or
lance and minor children? conceal a minor child
1/5
, ICDVP: Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) (Legal Issues)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_flvy5a
What are examples of conduct that con- Threatening physical force, confinement,
stitute harassment involving threats? or restraint
Committing or threatening physical
abuse, harassment, intimidation, or will-
What is interference with personal liber-
ful deprivation to compel another to en-
ty?
gage in conduct from which they have a
right to abstain.
The purpose is to compel another to en-
gage in conduct from which they have
What is the purpose of interference with
a right to abstain, such as preventing a
personal liberty?
survivor from doing what is within their
rights.
What is exploitation in the context of Illegal, tortuous use of a high-risk adult's
high-risk adults with disabilities? assets or resources
Misappropriation of assets through
How can exploitation of high-risk adults
fraud, deception, extortion, or breaching
with disabilities occur?
a fiduciary relationship
What is another form of exploitation that Using undue influence to manipulate the
involves high-risk adults? individual
- Failure to protect the adult from acts of
abuse
- Careless imposition of unreasonable
confinement
- Failure to provide basic necessities like
What does neglect of a high-risk adult
food, shelter, clothing, and personal hy-
with disabilities include?
giene
- Failure to provide medical and rehabili-
tative care
- Failure to protect from health and safety
concerns
- Not taking steps to prevent abuse
- Careless confinement
What is considered neglect towards a - Lack of basic necessities
high-risk adult with disabilities? - Not providing necessary medical and
rehabilitative care
- Ignoring health and safety concerns
Who is protected by the IDVA? 2/5
