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Citation

Simmons CA, Lehmann P, Cobb N. Violence Vict. 2008; 23(5): 571-585.

Affiliation

University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, USA. (cathysimmons@utk.edu)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Springer Publishing)

DOI

10.1891/0886-6708.23.5.571

PMID

18958986

Abstract

The current descriptive study seeks to broaden empirical understanding about women charged with intimate partner violence by comparing a sample of women in a domestic violence diversion program (N = 78) to a matched sample of men (N = 78) in the same program on measurements of general risk factors, attitudes toward using violence, and readiness to change. Findings indicate that the women charged with intimate partner violence are a heterogeneous group, endorse risk factors that show an elevated likelihood they will continue to use violence, demonstrate a high level of tolerance for using violence in their relationship, and may be highly amenable to treatment opportunities. Implications for practice and future research are addressed.


Language: en

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