CORRECT ANSWERS
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? -
CORRECT ANSWER-being forced to witness confinement of
another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the
battered women's movement? - CORRECT ANSWER-the
medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse
their children? - CORRECT ANSWER-Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence,
victims often become what? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-neglectful
, Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which
an abuser? - CORRECT ANSWER-refuses to allow a partner to
get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence
advocate as? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-that substantial risk of harm to
the child is required to authorize an investigation of suspected
child abuse