What is the SAVE screening?

• A. A screening tool used to identify victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
• B. A financial assessment tool for households.
• C. A psychological evaluation for offenders.
• D. A community risk index.

Answer: (A)

Screening for abuse aims to identify individuals who may be experiencing domestic violence or intimate partner violence so they can access help and safety planning. The SAVE screening is a concise tool used in healthcare and social services to uncover abuse by asking a few targeted questions. A positive screen signals possible victimization and prompts a careful, confidential follow-up with support options—shelter, legal advocacy, safety planning, and referrals. It is not about financial status, evaluating offenders, or measuring community risk, which is why the other choices don’t fit.