ICDVP Survivor Support 2

Question 1

A survivor discloses that her partner controls all finances and she has no access to money. Which term describes this form of abuse?

Accepted Answer

Economic abuse

Answer

Economic abuse involves controlling a survivor's access to financial resources, which is a distinct and recognized form of domestic violence.

Question 2

When a survivor returns to an abusive partner multiple times, an ICDVP advocate should primarily:

Accepted Answer

Continue to offer support and resources without judgment

Answer

Advocates must maintain non-judgmental support because leaving is a process, and survivors are most at risk when attempting to leave.

Question 3

Which approach best describes trauma-informed care in a domestic violence advocacy setting?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing how trauma affects behavior and building safety before exploring trauma

Answer

Trauma-informed care recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.

Question 4

A survivor with limited English proficiency needs to communicate with law enforcement. The advocate should:

Accepted Answer

Use a professional interpreter service or language line

Answer

Professional interpreter services protect confidentiality, accuracy, and the survivor's safety — using family members or the abuser as interpreters is inappropriate and dangerous.

Question 5

Under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA), which of the following can file for an Order of Protection?

Accepted Answer

Any family or household member who has been abused

Answer

Illinois IDVA broadly defines eligible petitioners as any family or household member, including dating partners and those who share a residence.

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

ICDVP Survivor Support 2