CFC CFC Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health in Criminal Justice

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the six core principles of trauma-informed care as defined by SAMHSA?

Accepted Answer

Zero-tolerance punishment

Answer

SAMHSA's six principles are Safety; Trustworthiness and Transparency; Peer Support; Collaboration; Empowerment, Voice, and Choice; and Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues — zero-tolerance punishment is not included.

Question 2

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study is relevant to forensic counseling primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It demonstrates a dose-response relationship between childhood trauma and adult criminal behavior, mental illness, and substance abuse

Answer

The ACE study showed that higher ACE scores are associated with significantly elevated risks for substance abuse, mental health disorders, and criminal justice involvement in adulthood.

Question 3

Which DSM-5 diagnostic criterion differentiates PTSD from Acute Stress Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Duration — ASD lasts 3 days to 1 month post-trauma, while PTSD persists beyond 1 month

Answer

Acute Stress Disorder is diagnosed when trauma symptoms last between 3 days and 1 month after the traumatic event; PTSD is diagnosed when symptoms persist beyond 1 month.

Question 4

In a forensic interview with a trauma survivor, the counselor should prioritize which approach to minimize re-traumatization?

Accepted Answer

Use open-ended, non-leading questions while monitoring the client's distress level

Answer

Trauma-sensitive interviewing uses non-leading open-ended questions and attends to the client's emotional state to obtain accurate information while avoiding retraumatization.

Question 5

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), as distinguished from standard PTSD, typically results from:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged, repeated, or chronic trauma such as ongoing abuse or captivity

Answer

C-PTSD develops from sustained, repeated trauma (often interpersonal) and includes additional features beyond standard PTSD, such as affect dysregulation, distorted self-perception, and relational difficulties.

CFC - Certified Forensic Counselor Practice Test

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CFC CFC Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health in Criminal Justice