@article{ref1,
title="A comparison of women versus men charged with intimate partner violence: General risk factors, attitudes regarding using violence, and readiness to change",
journal="Violence and victims",
year="2008",
author="Simmons, Catherine A. and Lehmann, Peter and Cobb, N.",
volume="23",
number="5",
pages="571-585",
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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-6708",
doi="10.1891/0886-6708.23.5.571",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.23.5.571"
}