ICDVP Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'coercive control' in the context of domestic violence crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

A pattern of behavior that strips away the victim's liberty and autonomy

Answer

Coercive control describes an ongoing pattern of domination that includes isolation, monitoring, degradation, and micromanagement of daily life — not just physical violence.

Question 2

A victim in a rural Illinois county says the nearest shelter is 90 miles away and she has no transportation. An advocate's best immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore options including remote safety planning, local hotel vouchers, and transportation assistance programs

Answer

Creative problem-solving that explores all available local and regional options is essential when geographic barriers limit standard shelter access.

Question 3

Which step in safety planning specifically addresses the victim's children's safety at school?

Accepted Answer

Notifying the school of custody orders and who is not permitted to pick up the children

Answer

Informing school staff and providing documentation of custody orders ensures children are not removed from school by an abusive parent without authorization.

Question 4

In trauma-informed crisis intervention, an advocate recognizes that a victim's 'irrational' or inconsistent behavior is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A predictable response to the neurological and psychological impact of ongoing trauma

Answer

Trauma profoundly affects memory, decision-making, and behavior, and trauma-informed practice requires understanding these responses as normal reactions to abnormal situations.

Question 5

A victim tells her advocate she has decided to return to the abuser. The advocate should:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge her decision without judgment and review safety strategies she can use if she stays

Answer

Non-judgmental support that keeps the door open and provides harm-reduction information keeps the victim connected to services and increases future safety.

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

ICDVP Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning 5