TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - A comparison of women versus men charged with intimate partner violence: General risk factors, attitudes regarding using violence, and readiness to change
JO  - Violence and victims
A1  - Simmons, Catherine A.
A1  - Lehmann, Peter
A1  - Cobb, N.
SP  - 571
EP  - 585
VL  - 23
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-6708
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.23.5.571
ID  - ref1
ER  -