ICDVP EXAM 2024 /ILLINOIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PROFESSIONAL LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH EXPLANATIONS |AGRADE
When
... [Show More] did the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence establish the first national
toll free domestic violence hotline? - ....ANSWER...in 1988
Ancient Babylonian and Mosaic laws provided the earliest written documentation
illustrating what? - ....ANSWER...that slavery, private property, and the subjugation of
women were facts of life. During this period the practice of buying one's wife became
common.
Greek poetry stigmatized women as what? - ....ANSWER...innately evil. The creation of
women would be seen as a punishment for man
What is the rule of thumb law? - ....ANSWER...it modified the weapons a man could
legally use in beating his wife.
When did the states begin rejecting the legal justification of wife beating? -
....ANSWER...in the 1870's
What happened to women in American colonies? - ....ANSWER...they were without
political rights, wives were considered legal nonentities. As soon as a women married
her legal existence was suspended or incorporated into that of her husband who was
regarded as her head and master
What are some challenges battered women with strong faith face? - ....ANSWER...many
women are pressured by the traditions, attitudes, and values of their religious or cultural
groups to remain in abusive marriages
the religious leader is a trusted and known resource, and these women may assume
that he/she will know what to do
rather than leave, they pray for their husband to changed or for the ability to endure the
abuse
most pastors focused on getting the women to change instead of their abusers
the misinterpretation of religious scripture contributes to the guilt, self blame and
suffering that battered woman experience and serves as rationalization for the batterers
when religious leaders communicate that it is acceptable to talk about violence in the
church they are giving battered women a clear signal that it is safe to ask for help
they may minimize the abuse they endure to make the situation seem not as serious
let her know that DV is not only illegal, but is not her fault
Many battered women have been infected with STDs by batterers who force them into
have what? - ....ANSWER...unprotected sex and some batterers deliberately infect their
partner to prevent them from having sex with any other men. A direct link has been
identified between battering and the spread of HIV and AIDS.
What is bride capture? - ....ANSWER...when a man took possession of a woman and
staked a claim on her body by raping her. Bride capture was considered acceptable
means of acquiring women and existed in England as late as the 15th century.
What are the 5 stages in burnout? - ....ANSWER...1) High energy and job satisfaction
2) Energy drain is more visible and start to experience inefficiency in work
3)New symptoms emerge including chronic exhaustion and physcial illness
4)Burnout begins to dominate and may experience frustration, self doubt, isolation, loss
of enthusiasm, and depression
5) Individual can no longer function at their job
Prevention for burnout includes what? - ....ANSWER...being aware of your needs as a
helper, listen to yourself and your body, set goals that are reasonable, know your
limitations as a provider, and seek help when you need it.
When does burnout occur? - ....ANSWER...when we give too much energy to others and
don't conserve enough for ourselves, case overload, and reactions to stress that cause
our body to go into fight or flight mode
What are some characteristics found in children who witness domestic violence? -
....ANSWER...poor impulse control, depression, sadness, stress disorders, absences
from school, running away, sexual acting out, fear, poor definition of self, poor social
skills, confusion, little to no understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence,
assumption that violence is normal, and people who love you hurt you
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - ....ANSWER...a nosuicide contract
What is the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention? - ....ANSWER...A: Develop and maintain
rapport, establish the relationship, listen, question, reflect
B: Identify the problem, explore the individual's dynamics, encourage insight, examine
beliefs and perceptions reframe negative thinking
C: Coping, explore clients coping strategies, help with re-orientation, empower, review
previously successful strategies, develop new strategies
What is a criss? - ....ANSWER...a perception of an event or situation as an intolerable
difficulty that exceeds the resources and coping mechanism of a person.
What are the 3 parts of a crisis? - ....ANSWER...1) a precipitating event
2) a perception of the event that causes subjective distress
3) the failure of a person's usual coping methods, which cause a person experiencing the
precipitating event to function at a lower level than before the event.
What is the IDVA definition of harassment? - ....ANSWER...knowing conduct which is
not necessary to accomplish a purpose that is reasonable under the circumstances;
would cause a reasonable person emotional distress; and does cause emotional
distress to the petitioner
What are some examples of harassment listed in the IDVA? - ....ANSWER...creating a
disturbance at petitioner's place of
employment or school,
repeatedly telephoning petitioner's place of employment, home or residence
repeatedly following petitioner about in a public place or places
repeatedly keeping petitioner under surveillance
improperly concealing a minor child
threatening physical force or confinement on one or more occasion
Unlike other approaches to counseling, crisis intervention does not what? -
....ANSWER...Typically include the use of such techniques such as interpretation or direct
advice giving
What is the primary purpose of using the basic attending skills in the ABC model? -
....ANSWER...To gain a clear understanding of the internal experience of the crisis as the
client sees it
The most basic skill of helping is what? - ....ANSWER...Listening
What is attending behavior? - ....ANSWER...Good eye contact, attentive body language,
expressive vocal style, verbal following
What are the best type of questions to use according to the ABC Model? -
....ANSWER...Open ended questions such as what or how
What is the goal of crisis intervention? - ....ANSWER...To bring the client back to the
precrisis level of functioning
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 nosuicide 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 are 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 ones mind.
When was the Common Scold law 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 a 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
A common vision and united approach will lead all social institutions to do what? -
....ANSWER...demand full accountability from batterers by applying appropriate
consequences
What are some myths about domestic violence and victims? - ....ANSWER...that victims
provoke their abusers, battered women are helpless, passive, fragile, and have little to no
education, battered women enjoy abuse, batterers are inappropriate in all their
relationships, abusive relationships will not change for the better, and alcohol and drug
use cause battering
What are some realities of domestic violence? - ....ANSWER...Batterers chose to be
violent instead of choosing a nonviolent alternative, domestic violence crosses all
socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, educational, and religious lines, victim blaming is another
way taking the blame away the batterer, the victim cannot control the batterer, batterers
choose to act violently in select relationships as a means of dominating
What are some core values of the Domestic Violence Movement? -
....ANSWER...violence is an unacceptable way to problem solve or to placate individual
differences, each individual is responsible for his or her own behavior, the worth and
dignity of every individual is to be respected, every effort should be made to remove the
oppression of marginalized groups and to end all abuses of power
What are the different time lengths for order of protection? - ....ANSWER...Emergency:
14-21 days
Interim: 30 days
Plenary: up to 2 years
What act makes it illegal to posses a firearm after a conviction of a misdemeanor crime
of domestic violence or domestic assault? - ....ANSWER...Gun Control Act of 1968
Under the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) it's illegal for individuals who
have been convicted of a domestic violence related incident or who have an order of
protection against them to what? - ....ANSWER...to possess a fire arm. Military and law
enforcement personnel are NOT exempt from this law, even if they carry weapons when
they are on duty.
An applicant will be denied a FOID card or have their FOID care revoked/seized if
what? - ....ANSWER...if he or she was convicted within the past 5 years for battery,
assault, aggravated battery, violation of an OP, or has ever been convicted of domestic
battery or aggravated domestic battery in IL or any other jurisdiction
What does domestic battery mean? - ....ANSWER...A person commits domestic battery
if he or she knowingly causes bodily harm to a family or household member, or makes
physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with a family or household member
What does aggravated domestic battery mean? - ....ANSWER...A person commits
aggravated domestic battery if he or she intentionally cause great bodily harm,
permanent disability or disfigurement.
What is the Lautenberg Amendment? - ....ANSWER...prohibits people convicted of
certain domestic violence crimes from buying or owning guns
What is the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention? - ....ANSWER...A: Develop and maintain
rapport, establish the relationship, listen, question, reflect
B: Identify the problem, explore the individual's dynamics, encourage insight, examine [Show Less]