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Decoding Coercive Control: Advanced Strategies for Proficient Domestic Violence Assessment

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1.  An important aspect of the definition of domestic violence is: It is solely about physical abuse It is a systematic process It is not willful It is typically a one-time incident

2.  Coercive control is present when: There is no contact with the abuser A partner strips it’s victim of liberty, freedom, and sense of self Substance use precedes a domestic violence incident None of the above

3.  The incident model of domestic violence: Does not take patterns into account and does not identify areas of coercive control Only takes patterns into account Only identifies coercive control Is a holistic model for assessing domestic violence

4.  Domestic terrorism is the term used when: There are elements of coercive control and power and control dynamics are present within a relationship When an abusive incident within a couple is based on a skill deficit There is a divorce There is a separation

5.  Which of the following is an evidenced based assessment model of domestic violence? The Anger Assessment The DALE Assessment The Coercion in Family Relationship Scale The GALE Assessment

6.  All of the following are limitations of formal assessments when assessing for domestic violence, EXCEPT: The client may not be safe enough to answer truthfully The language of the assessment may not fit the client’s understanding of their situation Most formal assessments for domestic violence look for elements of physical abuse Formal assessments for domestic violence are holistic and assess for all elements of abuse

7.  Which of the following is a behavior of coercive control? Controlling access to medical care Extreme socialization Taking accountability Empathy

8.  A question you can ask during your initial session to assess for coercive control is: Do you make decisions in your relationship? Does it seem like you have lost relationships with friends and family over the last X number of years? Do you have friends? Are you lonely?

9.  The presenting problem that a client initially shares with you as what they need to or want to work on: Is always what is going on and we do not need assess further Is a starting point, but it is important to continue to assess in order to work ethically with your clients Is what we need to focus on Is never the truth

10.  The consequences of coercive control make it more difficult to assess because: They may minimize, excuse, and lie to stay safe They trust themselves They trust others They are excited to receive assistance