ICDVP EXAM TEST Q%A VERIFIED 100%

ICDVP EXAM TEST Q%A VERIFIED 100% What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - ANSWER being forced to witness confinement of another person What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's movement? - ANSWER the medical profession's treatment Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? - ANSWER The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? - ANSWER Over 50% During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become what? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER neglectful Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - ANSWER refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job. Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER justify their behavior Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - ANSWER an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial matters. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - ANSWER emergency medical treatment Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? - ANSWER the definition of a crisis The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - ANSWER after separation or filing for a divorce from the abuser A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - ANSWER a no-suicide contract The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER a victim's safety plan