ICDVP Prevention Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which prevention approach targets an entire population regardless of individual risk levels?
- Indicated prevention
- Selective prevention
- Universal prevention (Correct answer)
- Tertiary prevention
Correct answer: Universal prevention
Universal prevention targets the general population without regard to individual risk factors.
Question 2: Bystander intervention programs are most effective when they focus on which element?
- Punishing perpetrators after the fact
- Empowering community members to safely intervene (Correct answer)
- Increasing law enforcement presence
- Mandating counseling for survivors
Correct answer: Empowering community members to safely intervene
Bystander programs work by building community members' skills and confidence to safely interrupt warning signs or incidents.
Question 3: Which of the following is a key characteristic of evidence-based domestic violence prevention programs?
- They rely solely on survivor testimonials
- They have been evaluated through rigorous research demonstrating effectiveness (Correct answer)
- They focus exclusively on crisis intervention
- They are designed only for court-mandated participants
Correct answer: They have been evaluated through rigorous research demonstrating effectiveness
Evidence-based programs are distinguished by having undergone systematic evaluation that demonstrates measurable effectiveness.
Question 4: What does 'healthy relationship' education in prevention programs typically emphasize?
- Conflict avoidance at all costs
- Mutual respect, communication, and equitable power dynamics (Correct answer)
- Financial independence as the primary goal
- Legal rights of partners only
Correct answer: Mutual respect, communication, and equitable power dynamics
Healthy relationship curricula stress mutual respect, open communication, and balanced power as foundations of non-abusive relationships.
Question 5: In the socio-ecological model, which level addresses community norms and neighborhood factors influencing domestic violence?
- Individual level
- Relationship level
- Community level (Correct answer)
- Societal level
Correct answer: Community level
The community level of the socio-ecological model addresses settings such as neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces that shape individual behavior.
Question 6: Which evaluation method best measures whether a prevention program actually reduces domestic violence rates over time?
- Post-program satisfaction surveys
- Longitudinal outcome evaluation (Correct answer)
- Process evaluation only
- Anecdotal staff reports
Correct answer: Longitudinal outcome evaluation
Longitudinal outcome evaluation tracks participants over time to determine whether program participation leads to lasting behavior change and reduced violence.
Question 7: Why is engaging men and boys considered important in domestic violence prevention efforts?
- To shift blame away from female survivors
- Because they are the only group capable of change
- To address perpetration at its source and shift harmful masculine norms (Correct answer)
- To provide funding for shelters
Correct answer: To address perpetration at its source and shift harmful masculine norms
Engaging men and boys helps challenge harmful norms and involves those most statistically likely to perpetrate in prevention efforts.
ICDVP Prevention Education 2
Which prevention approach targets an entire population regardless of individual risk levels?