The Domestic Violence Action Center can provide an assessment of the level of risk a victim is at and find out whether it may be a potentially lethal situation. A risk assessment can be done by an advocate over the Helpline or at court while obtaining a TRO.
You may also take a risk assessment test which could potentially indicate if you are at high risk and should contact someone to assist you with a safety plan. Take a few moments to look over the following criteria to see if you select “YES” to three or more. If you do, please take a moment to call our Helpline for further assistance.
Risk Assessment Test
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1) |
Physically abused the victim
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YES
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NO
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2) |
Physical violence increased in frequency |
YES
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NO
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| 3) | Abuser stalks the victim |
YES
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NO
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| 4) | Physical violence increased in severity |
YES
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NO
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| 5) | Abuser tortured the victim |
YES
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NO
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| 6) | Poly-substance abuser |
YES
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NO
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| 7) | Abuser has a criminal record |
YES
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NO
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| 8) | Abuser attempted/killed household pets |
YES
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NO
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| 9) | Alcohol abuser |
YES
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NO
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| 10) | Decision to leave abuser was made by victim |
YES
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NO
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| 11) | Prior violence victim tries to leave in the past |
YES
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NO
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| 12) |
Abuser violates court orders ordering him or her to stay away from the victim |
YES
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NO
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| 13) | Abuser has undocumented history of felonious violence toward people outside of the home or former intimate |
YES
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NO
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| 14) | Abuser attempted to commit suicide |
YES
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NO
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| 15) | Ice user |
YES
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NO
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| 16) | Threats of homicide |
YES
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NO
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| 17) | Threats to kill himself or herself |
YES
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NO
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| 18) | Abuser is obsessive and possessive |
YES
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NO
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| 19) | Access to firearms |
YES
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NO
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| 20) | Sexual abuse/coercion |
YES
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NO
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