Question 6

September 9, 2015

Question:

The outreach coordinator of the community-based domestic violence agency in your area met with your office staff recently to describe the scope of services they provide and to encourage referral of at-risk patients. Which of the following are true? [Select three that apply]

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Answer:

A. Domestic violence agencies are only permitted to serve clients who can prove legal immigration status.

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Explanation:

A. Incorrect Domestic violence agencies do not turn anyone away, regardless of immigration status.

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B. Survivor support groups are a key resource offered by community-based domestic violence agencies.

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Explanation:

B. CORRECT Support groups offered by most domestic violence agencies are indeed key, and often lifesaving, resources for survivors.

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C. If a referred client requires emergency shelter and there is no room at the agency that has been contacted, staff will attempt to find alternative space at a different shelter.

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Explanation:

C. CORRECT Both the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800 799-SAFE) and most state and local hotlines and helplines coordinate services so that survivors in need of shelter will be able to be accommodated. Although most emergency shelters are full most of the time, these agencies work tirelessly to ensure that no one requiring emergency shelter is turned away.

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D. Services provided at domestic violence agencies are supported by grants and direct service funds and are free of charge to clients.

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Explanation:

D. CORRECT Domestic violence agencies generally operate using grants; federal, state, and locally appropriated funds; and individual charitable and philanthropic cash and in-kind donations. These agencies also tend to rely heavily on volunteer efforts both for fundraising and for service delivery.

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