Who Are the Defendants in Domestic Violence Protection Order Cases?

被引:12
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作者
Moracco, Kathryn E. [1 ]
Andersen, Kathryn [3 ]
Buchanan, Rebecca M. [2 ]
Espersen, Christina [3 ]
Bowling, J. Michael [1 ]
Duffy, Courtney
机构
[1] Univ N Carolina, UNC Gillings Sch Global Publ Hlth, Dept Hlth Behav & Hlth Educ, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
[2] WESTAT Corp, Rockville, MD 20850 USA
[3] Ipas, Chapel Hill, NC USA
关键词
domestic violence; male defendants; protection orders; INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE; RISK-FACTORS; RESTRAINING ORDERS; COMPONENTS; BATTERERS; SURVIVORS; IMPACT; WOMEN; MODEL; LAWS;
D O I
10.1177/1077801210387036
中图分类号
C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ;
摘要
Domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) are the nation's most widely used intimate partner violence (IPV)-related legal intervention, and there is emerging evidence that DVPOs are effective. However, little is known about DVPO defendants. We examined a population-based sample of male DVPO defendants. Most had previous IPV-related offenses, mental health issues, and alcohol and drug-use histories. Court personnel should be aware of the severity of violence plaintiffs are likely experiencing, and the potential danger posed by defendants, and ensure that expedited and appropriate protection is awarded. Concurrent treatment for substance abuse and mental health may enhance the effectiveness of DVPOs.
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页码:1201 / 1223
页数:23
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