Applications may be obtained from Continental Testing Service, P.O. Box 100, La Grange, IL 60525. The phone number is 708-354-9911, extension 124., or 1-800-359-1313, extension 124.

Candidate Study Guide for the

Illinois Partner Abuse Intervention Professional Examination

The following information is intended to help you prepare for the Illinois Partner Abuse Intervention Professional (PAIP) Examination. Part I of this study guide contains general information about the profession and testing procedures. Part II provides a content outline, lists the competencies covered in the examination, and identifies reference materials that support each part of this Examination. Part III includes sample questions to help you prepare for this test.

Part I General Information

Printed 7/2006

PURPOSE OF THE EXAMINATION

This examination has been developed in collaboration with Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc., to ensure that certification is granted only to professionals who are familiar with domestic violence practices, rules and regulations that will protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.

TEST VALIDITY

The time limit for this examination is two hours. This examination has been developed to meet strict standards of test fairness and validity in consultation with a committee of experienced domestic violence and partner abuse intervention professionals.

PHOTO ID

Each candidate must present a photo ID and a valid admission notice to be admitted to any of these examinations. Only a valid Driver’s License, Secretary of State ID card, or a current passport is acceptable as photographic identification. If the name on the photo ID does not match the name on the admission notice, proof of legal name change also must be presented before the candidate can be admitted to an examination.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Any candidate who needs special accommodations in test-taking procedures because of a disabling condition must communicate that need in writing with his or her application. No accommodations can be arranged on the day of a test.

SCORING THE EXAMINATION

Candidates who pass the test will receive a certificate from Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc.

MISSING AN EXAMINATION

There are no "make-up" examinations. You may re-register for the next scheduled examination date.

RE-EXAMINATION

Candidates who fail the test will receive an application to retake the examination and information to help them identify content areas on which they need to improve their performance.

This examination was developed in collaboration with a committee of experienced domestic violence and partner abuse intervention professionals. Content areas on the test are outlined below. All of the study materials for this examination are identified on page three of this study guide.

Recommended Study Materials

The following references support the questions on this examination. These books may be available at retail stores and in public and academic libraries. They also are available online from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble (bn.com) and Borders.com as well as directly from the publishers.

ICDVP selected the following references as the best available sources to represent knowledge and competencies that should be familiar to a certified professional. While these references support questions in content areas important to safe and effective practice, ICDVP does not recommend or endorse any particular service model.

Bancroft, Lundy & Silverman, Jay G. The Batterer as Parent (2002). Sage Series on Violence Against Women.

Pence, Ellen, and Paymar, Michael. Education Groups for Men Who Batter: The Duluth Model (1993).

Additional References Available through this website

Bergen, Raquel K., “Marital Rape: New Research and Directions.” February 2006. National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV). Violence Against Women Network, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), Harrisburg, PA.

Illinois Protocol for Partner Abuse Intervention Programs, Section 1 (2002). see link at top of page

Publisher: Illinois Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence Advisory Council.

Publisher: Illinois Department of Human Services, Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse Interdisciplinary Task Force.

All questions on this examination are multiple-choice with one correct answer. Each question is supported by study materials cited above. The questions and answer key and references for each question in the sample test will be provided when you get your official application from Continental Testing Services.