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
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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
agencyChild 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
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