CH 7 Domestic and Family Violence Assessment

Question 1

Types of Violence

Answer 1

1. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
2. Child Abuse & Neglect
3. Elder Abuse & Neglect

Question 2

Categories + Specifications - IPV

Answer 2

• physical, SEXUAL, STALKING, psychological aggression

- required to ask about safety and suicidal ideation but NOT mandated to report

Question 3

Categories + Specifications - Child Abuse & Neglect

Answer 3

• NEGLECT, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional)

- we ARE mandated to report (if confirmed or suspicion)

Question 4

Categories + Specifications - Elder Abuse & Neglect

Answer 4

• abuse (physical, sexual, psychological), neglect, FINANCIAL ABUSE/EXPLOITATION
• we ARE mandated to report (if confirmed or suspicion)

Question 5

Documentation must include:

Answer 5

• detailed, non-biased notes
• injury “maps”
• photographs (if needed)
• written history (verbatim/in quotes)