What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - being forced to witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots
... [Show More] of feminism and the battered women's movement? - the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? - The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? - Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become what? - 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? - neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - 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? - justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - emergency medical treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? - the definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - after separation or filing for a divorce from the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - a no-suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - 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? - a victim's safety plan
Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? - a list of nearby family and friends
What type of groups are the best source of help for many victims of domestic violence? - 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? - the effects of domestic violence on children
Among same sex partner, identifying abuse is? - difficult because of the reluctance of both partners to admit the abuse occurred
Morocco is the least likely country of origin for? - battered Latina and Hispanic women
Gradual increase in concentration is not among what? - the mental symptoms of workers who serve batterers or their partners under stress
IDVA definition for domestic violence? - means abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, interference with personal liberty or willful deprivation [Show Less]