ICDVP Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning 2

Question 1

When a victim calls a domestic violence hotline in acute crisis, what is the advocate's FIRST priority?

Accepted Answer

Assess immediate safety and stabilize the caller

Answer

Stabilizing the caller and assessing immediate danger takes precedence over any administrative tasks during an acute crisis call.

Question 2

Which element is considered the cornerstone of a domestic violence safety plan?

Accepted Answer

An escape route and go-bag with essential documents

Answer

An identified escape route combined with a pre-packed bag of essentials gives a victim a concrete, actionable path to safety.

Question 3

A victim tells an advocate, 'I can't leave because he controls all our money.' This is an example of which barrier to safety planning?

Accepted Answer

Economic abuse

Answer

Controlling finances is a classic tactic of economic abuse that restricts a victim's ability to leave independently.

Question 4

The Danger Assessment tool developed by Jacquelyn Campbell is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Predict lethality risk in intimate partner violence situations

Answer

The Danger Assessment is a validated lethality screening tool that identifies risk factors associated with intimate partner homicide.

Question 5

When developing a safety plan with a victim who has decided to stay with the abuser, the advocate should:

Accepted Answer

Create a plan that increases safety within the relationship

Answer

Safety planning is survivor-centered and must address the victim's actual situation, including plans for those who choose to remain in the relationship.

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

ICDVP Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning 2