Helping Relationship
What can you do
Historical Milestones
Definitions from IDVA
100
The recognition of the need and right of the victim to make her/his own decisions. 

What is Self-determination. 

100

Gather all information you can about DV.

What is become informed

100

Women are allowed to serve in any job in the armed services, provided they meet gender neutral performance standards.

what is 2016

100

The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel or unjust manner.

what is oppression.

200

The role of advocate excludes assigning guilt or innocence. 

What is Non- Judgmental Attitude. 

200

Tell them you're there for them when they need you.

what is be a friend in deed.

200

Congress passed the trafficking Victims Act.

What is 2000

200

Means any person A) who has undergone a minimum of 40 hour training in DV advocacy, crisis intervention and related areas (B) any person who provides services to victims through a DV program either employed or volunteer basis 

what is a DV advocate or counselor. 

300

Recognition and respect of the client's right to maintain their privacy.

What is confidentiality.

300

If you are a neighbor or otherwise know that a battering incident is occurring, call the police immediately. 

what is when to intervene. 

300

1st hotline for battered women established in St. Paul MN.

What is 1976

300

means any communication between an alleged victim of DV and a DV advocate or counselor in the course of providing information.

What is confidential communications. 

400

The advocate must recognize and understand individual uniqueness and respect the victim's right to be treated as and Person w/ their own needs, desires, hopes, and history.

what is individualization.

400

Encourage your friend to develop a plan to protect themselves and their children.

What is helping them develop a safety plan.

400

U.S Congress passes the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, which earmarks federal funding for programs serving victims of DV.

what is 1984

400

Means any unit of local government, organization or association whose major purpose is providing one or more of the following: information, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, referrals, counseling or emotional support to victims of DV.

what is Domestic violence program

500

The need of the client to have a safe place to express their feelings freely including "negative" feelings.

What is Purposeful Expression of feelings. 

500

The 1st place your friend should contact is the local DV Hotline or shelter.

What is if they decided to leave.

500

The national DV hotline is established.

What is 1996

500

Means any person who consults a DV counselor for the purpose if securing advice, counseling or assistance related to and alleged incident of DV

What is a DV Victim. 

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