Citation

Kropp PR. Violence Against Women 2004; 10(6): 676-697.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801204265019

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Risk assessment for spousal violence has become a much-discussed topic in the scientific and professional literatures. There have been recent advances in our knowledge regarding risk factors related to spousal violence, but there remain numerous controversies and outstanding questions regarding risk assessment practice. This article outlines some of these issues and offers some recommendations for future research and policy initiatives. Six fundamental questions are posed: (a) What is risk? (b) How should risk assessments be conducted? (c) What should be the role of the victim in risk assessment? (d) Who should conduct risk assessments? (e) How should risk be communicated and managed? (f) How should risk assessments be evaluated? An underlying theme of this article is the importance of bridging science and practice.