CCCNH Services/Rape Culture
Advocacy 101/Hospital Advocacy
Sexual Assault/DV
Elder/Child Abuse
Wild Card
100
Are services provided through CCCNH ever REQUIRED for survivors?
No, working with the Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire is always voluntary.
100
The name of our approach to working with clients is the __________ model
What is Empowerment?
100
What is the age of consent in New Hampshire?
16
100
Define elder abuse
The intentional OR unintentional infliction or harm or neglect upon an older adult
100
How many miles of coastline does New Hampshire have?
13 glorious miles!
200
“A society or environment whose prevailing social attitudes have the effect of normalizing or trivializing sexual assault and abuse"
What is "rape culture"?
200
What is a SANE exam and how long does it take?
SANE exams are forensic exams, meaning they are special for gathering evidence after a sexual assault. The process takes hours.
200
At what point in an established sexual relationship can consent be implied?
At no point! Enthusiastic vocal consent is always required.
200
What does FVPS mean and what is their role?
Family Violence Prevention Specialist
Address the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect,
•Enhance the safety and wellbeing of survivors of domestic abuse and their children,
•Increase the range of services available to survivors of domestic violence and child abuse/neglect and to improve access to those services.
200
What year did CCCNH first open?
1978
300
Can confidentiality between the Center of Central New Hampshire advocates and clients can be waived informally through verbal agreement?
No! Confidentiality is the of the highest priority and can only be waived through a formal, signed release of information (ROI).
300
What is RSA 173-C?
The statute that protects confidentiality between clients and crisis center advocates.
300
Define "intimate partner violence" or "domestic partner violence"
“A pattern of coercive behavior used by one person to gain and maintain power and control over another in the context of an intimate or familial relationship.” -NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
300
List 4 Risk Factors for Elder Abuse
•Chronic medical conditions and poor physical health
•Functional disability and dependence
•Mental health problems
•Cognitive deficits
•Financial dependence
•Lower socioeconomic status
•Substance misuse
•High levels of stress and poor coping mechanisms
•Prior exposure to trauma
•Limited social support
•Poor relationship between the victim and the perpetrator
300
A client sends you a friend request on Insta, what should you do?
Don't accept and let the client know that for their own protection and out of respect for the power dynamics between us, it would be inappropriate
400
Why is the song "Blurred Lines" worrying? 
The whole premise of the song is that sometimes no can mean yes and that the man knows what the woman wants more than she does.
400
TRUE OR FALSE? Anyone, regardless of age, is eligible for the anonymous SANE kit option.
No! It is only available for survivors who are 18 and up.
400
True or false, sexual assault is mostly about sexual gratification
FALSE! Sexual assault is about power and control
400
What is the CAC and what happens there?
Child Advocacy Center.
Trained interviewers will conduct forensic interviews with children.
400
How would you summarize CCCNH’s services to a victim you are in contact with?
CCCNH offers confidential and voluntary support to our clients. Advocacy can include court and hospital accompaniment, safety planning, housing and financial support, assistance navigating community supports, etc
500
True or false? The Crisis Center of Central New Hampshire provides services for all people in our catchment, including perpetrators.
FALSE! Our funding specifically prohibits us from working with perpetrators in any capacity. If you are on a call and it becomes clear that the caller is an abuser, the call should be ended immediately.
500
How detailed should your records of contacts with clients be? Why?
They should be minimal to ensure confidentiality.
500
Name and describe the three phases in the cycle of violence.
1. Honeymoon - love and reconciliation
2. Tension Building
3. Explosion
500
You take a hotline call, and it becomes clear to you that children have witnessed or been involved with DV incident(s). What is your response now (what should you do?)
You should report this to DCYF. Remember it isn't our job to investigate, so if you think there is reason to be concerned, let them investigate it.
If after hours: You can call your backup to talk through the experience, but it will still be YOUR responsibility to make the call.
500
Is SANE testing available for free at all medical facilities?
No, only through the emergency room
600
Summarize CCCNH's services for a new client
Mention the following:
Free, confidential service.
Court accompaniment, assistance with certain court-related processes (PO, etc)
Safety planning (cameras, technology)
Shelter
Support group/crisis line
Assistance in understanding options and navigating through the agencies and services needed