CDVP Definitions questions well
answered graded A+ passed
domestic violence - correct answer ✔✔physical abuse, harassment, intimidation of a
dependent, interference with personal liberty, willful deprivation, neglect or exploitation
between spouses, former spouses, parents, children, stepchildren and other persons related by
blood or by present or prior marriage, persons who share or formerly shared a common
dwelling, person who have or allegedly have a child in common, persons who share or allegedly
share a blood relationship through a child, persons who have or have had a dating relationship,
and persons with disabilities and their personal assistants or caregivers
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) - correct answer ✔✔the law in IL that defines domestic
violence, provides for order of protection and their enforcement, and details the responsibility
of law enforcement agencies; also the source of confidentiality between victims of domestic
violence and their counselor or advocate
counseling - correct answer ✔✔a one to one interaction between a domestic violence worker
and an adult or child for the purpose of benefiting the client; examples include support,
guidance, education, problem solving and discussing options
advocacy - correct answer ✔✔any intervention by a domestic violence worker with a third party
on behalf of an adult or child
IDVA advocacy - correct answer ✔✔any assistance in pursuing criminal charges and/or orders of
protection through problem solving, accompaniment, emotional support and encouragement;
also includes ongoing systems advocacy to improve policies and procedures, which enhance the
safety and court relief for victims
hotline/information & referral - correct answer ✔✔assisting a client to identify and gather
information about community resources for themselves and their children
answered graded A+ passed
domestic violence - correct answer ✔✔physical abuse, harassment, intimidation of a
dependent, interference with personal liberty, willful deprivation, neglect or exploitation
between spouses, former spouses, parents, children, stepchildren and other persons related by
blood or by present or prior marriage, persons who share or formerly shared a common
dwelling, person who have or allegedly have a child in common, persons who share or allegedly
share a blood relationship through a child, persons who have or have had a dating relationship,
and persons with disabilities and their personal assistants or caregivers
Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) - correct answer ✔✔the law in IL that defines domestic
violence, provides for order of protection and their enforcement, and details the responsibility
of law enforcement agencies; also the source of confidentiality between victims of domestic
violence and their counselor or advocate
counseling - correct answer ✔✔a one to one interaction between a domestic violence worker
and an adult or child for the purpose of benefiting the client; examples include support,
guidance, education, problem solving and discussing options
advocacy - correct answer ✔✔any intervention by a domestic violence worker with a third party
on behalf of an adult or child
IDVA advocacy - correct answer ✔✔any assistance in pursuing criminal charges and/or orders of
protection through problem solving, accompaniment, emotional support and encouragement;
also includes ongoing systems advocacy to improve policies and procedures, which enhance the
safety and court relief for victims
hotline/information & referral - correct answer ✔✔assisting a client to identify and gather
information about community resources for themselves and their children
