UPDATED ICDVP EXAM LATEST 70+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (A+ GUARANTEE)

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 percentages 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 receive 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 Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? - ANSWER- a list of nearby family and friends What type of groups is the best source of help for many victims of domestic violence? - ANSWER- support groups because the group can help victims gain strength from understanding that they are not alone Special insight into the dynamics of violence is least likely to be among? - ANSWER- the effects of domestic violence on children Among same sex partner, identifying abuse is? - ANSWER- difficult because of the reluctance of both partners to admit the abuse occurred Morocco is the least likely country of origin for? - ANSWER- battered Latina and Hispanic women Gradual increase in concentration is not among what? - ANSWER- the mental symptoms of workers who serve batterers or their partners under stress IDVA definition for domestic violence - ANSWER- means abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, interference with personal liberty or willful deprivation Physical abuse includes: - ANSWER- sexual abuse, physical force, confinement or restraint, sleep deprivation, and reckless conduct that creates physical harm Domestic violence typically involves what? - ANSWER- a pattern of abusive behavior that is used to have power and control over another person The National Coalition against Domestic Violence was formed when? - ANSWER- 1978 The birth of the Battered Women's Movement was when? - ANSWER- 1875 When was the Family Violence Prevention and Victims Crime Act enacted? - ANSWER- 1986 When did Congress pass the Violence against Women Act? - ANSWER- 1994 What is the Common Scold? - ANSWER- during the 17th century instruments and punishments were used in England against women who were convicted as "scolds". A scold was a crime that constituted basically speaking one’s mind. When the Common Scold law was declared obsolete in England? - ANSWER- 1967 How was the Common Scold Law brought from England? - ANSWER- It was brought from England to Connecticut by the Puritans and early settlers. In what year was the last woman convicted of being a common scold in the US? - ANSWER- 1829, but the last women to be indicated as a scold was in 1971 in New Jersey Domestic violence is much more than an individual or family problem it is a? - ANSWER- widespread community and societal problem Efforts to end domestic violence must be community driven because why? - ANSWER- individual communities are in the best position to understand, prioritize, and allocate their needs and resources What services need to be in place to combat domestic violence? - ANSWER- outreach and primary prevention, intervention and treatment, collaboration, and policy change