ICDVP Survivor Support 3

Question 1

A survivor expresses that she still loves her partner and does not want him arrested. An advocate should:

Accepted Answer

Respect her feelings while informing her of the legal process and her options

Answer

Advocates must validate the survivor's complex emotions while ensuring she understands her rights and the legal options available to her.

Question 2

Which element is most critical when conducting a lethality assessment with a domestic violence survivor?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the presence of weapons, strangulation history, and escalating threats

Answer

Lethality assessments focus on known risk factors for homicide, including weapon access, prior strangulation, and escalation of violence.

Question 3

A domestic violence shelter is at capacity when a survivor calls. The advocate should:

Accepted Answer

Provide a list of other shelters and community resources and safety plan with her

Answer

Even when shelter is unavailable, advocates must connect survivors with alternative resources and help them develop a safety plan.

Question 4

The Power and Control Wheel is primarily used in DV advocacy to:

Accepted Answer

Illustrate the range of tactics abusers use to maintain power over victims

Answer

The Power and Control Wheel, developed by the Duluth Model, illustrates how abusers use various tactics beyond physical violence to control their partners.

Question 5

Secondary traumatic stress in DV advocates is best addressed by:

Accepted Answer

Utilizing regular supervision, peer support, and self-care practices

Answer

Organizations must support staff well-being through supervision, peer support, and self-care to prevent burnout and secondary traumatic stress.

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

(ICDVP) Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals Practice Test

ICDVP Survivor Support 3