Perpetrators Of Domestic Violence Research Articles

Characteristics of domestic violence perpetrators with dementia from police records using text mining

Characteristics of domestic violence perpetrators with dementia from police records using text mining

How Health Professionals Identify and Respond to Perpetrators of Domestic and Family Violence in a Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review.

There is heightened awareness that a whole-of-systems approach to perpetrator responses is key to addressing domestic and family violence (DFV). This paper reports on the findings from a scoping review which mapped the international literature on how health professionals identify and respond to perpetrators of DFV within a hospital setting. A comprehensive scoping review methodology was used. The search, spanning January 2010 to January 2022, yielded 12,380 publications from four databases. Eligibility for inclusion included peer-reviewed literature with any reference to inpatient hospital health professionals identifying or responding to perpetrators of DFV. Fourteen articles were included in the final review. The review presents the literature categorized by levels of prevention, from primary, secondary, through to tertiary preventive interventions. An additional category "other practices" is added to capture practices which did not fit into existing levels. Despite glimpses into how health professionals can identify, and respond to perpetrators of DFV, the current knowledge base is sparse. The review did not identify any mandated or formal procedures for identifying and/screening or responding to perpetration of abuse in hospitals. Rather, responses to perpetrators are inconsistent and rely on the motivation, skill, and self-efficacy of health professionals rather than an embedded practice that is driven and informed by hospital policy or procedures. The literature paints a picture of missed opportunities for meaningful work with perpetrators of DFV in a hospital setting and highlights a disjuncture between policy and practice.

Domestic Violence Perpetrators in Jail: A Comprehensive Study

Domestic violence is a pressing issue worldwide, affecting millions of individuals and families. In recent years, researchers have focused on understanding the profiles of perpetrators to devise effective intervention and prevention strategies. The purpose of this study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of domestic violence perpetration among incarcerated people. This study aims to shed light on the psychological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to offenders' involvement in domestic violence. The study employed qualitative data collection techniques. The key informants consisted of eleven (11) male PDLs incarcerated at Baguio City Jail-Male Dormitory with a history of domestic violence offenses and were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The researchers explained each question to the respondents to provide detailed information that led to the success of the research.The study revealed several key characteristics of domestic violence perpetrators in jail. With the results found, most of the demographic profiles of the key informants are all male-dominated and are presumed to be between the ages of 20- 60. The majority of the critical informants confessed that they had committed domestic violence, and almost all of them have committed Physical and Sexual Abuse, with only one Psychological Abuse. Also, most of the critical informants responded with Economic factors as a motivation for their offenses. As perceived by the responses, most informants claimed to have good relationships with their victims before the offense. Still, it resulted in wrong, broken, and no communication after the incident. Most of them felt guilty and were willing to ask for forgiveness for their actions. All the key informants confessed that they undergo rehabilitative programs provided by the jail. This comprehensive profiling study provides valuable insights into the profiles of domestic violence perpetrators in jail. The findings from the data gathered by the researchers highlight the complex factors that contribute to domestic violence and the importance of Rehabilitation, family, and support programs for perpetrators. These findings can inform future interventions and policies aimed at addressing domestic violence and promoting healthier relationships.

Explorations of attitudes towards accessibility and accessing domestic violence and abuse (DVA) perpetrator support programmes by victim-survivors and perpetrators across five European countries

This paper reports on findings from international empirical research that explored victim-survivors and perpetrators’ attitudes towards perpetrator support programmes. Ninety-three questionnaires with female victim-survivors of domestic partner violence and abuse, and 18 interviews with male perpetrators were conducted in five European countries. Results showed that of the 93 victim-survivors of domestic violence and abuse, half stated they would have stayed in their relationship with perpetrators if the abuse had stopped, and a similar number reported that they believed their relationships would have been different had there been help for the perpetrator. Analysis of perpetrator interviews showed that they faced barriers to obtaining support, such as being labelled a ‘perpetrator’ which, had they been addressed, may have enhanced their engagement with services. Whilst acknowledging the need for safeguarding and justice, this paper demonstrates the importance of reflecting both victim-survivor and perpetrator needs in order for perpetrators to fully engage with support services. Moreover, it highlighted the need to address the underlying societal issues related to hegemonic masculinity, which can lead to the abuse of women being normalised and the vulnerability of men being stigmatised, through education for young people around healthy relationships.

Examination of Group Based Domestic Violence Perpetrator Intervention Processes

ABSTRACT This study examined the responses of domestic violence perpetrators to group treatment by conducting observations with 12 men from two 10-week two-group interventions who had received a no-contact order. Thematic analysis was applied to the observation notes. The participants often indicated improved awareness and behavior change through expressing feelings of shame, learning alternative behaviors, and acquiring new techniques. Conversely, the normalization of violence, social expectations, gendered stereotypes, and masculinity crises were identified as barriers. The findings indicate that learning and implementing new strategies for healthy and respectful intimate relationships can help men take responsibility for their abusive acts.

Postępowanie zabezpieczające wobec osoby stosującej przemoc w rodzinie

The article has a scientific and research character. Its purpose is to discuss the protective proceedings against the perpetrator of domestic violence in the area of Polish civil procedure and to answer questions about the method of such security, its subject, purpose, course of the proceedings and the provision of security. The answers to these questions may have not only doctrinal but also practical value, especially since there are no scientific studies on this topic. Although the basic research method used in the article is a formal and dogmatic analysis, the practice of applying the law was also taken into account, using the analysis of the jurisprudence of common courts and the scientific discussion conducted on the basis of these judgments. This new method of securing non-monetary claims of a novation nature serves to protect people affected by domestic violence and to provide temporary legal protection by isolating the victim from the violence offender in situations where he poses a threat to the life or health of household members. Securing is subject to the prior issuing of an order or prohibition by the competent authority (Police, Military Police or court). If such an order or prohibition has been issued, the court may grant security on the terms set out in Articles 7552 to 7554 of the Civil Procedure Code; if there is no prior order, the security is granted on general terms (Article 755 of the Code).

ЗАПОБІГАННЯ І ПРОТИДІЯ ДОМАШНЬОМУ НАСИЛЬСТВУ: МІЖНАРОДНО-ПРАВОВІ ПІДХОДИ В КОНТЕКСТІ ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ ЗАХОДІВ БЕЗПЕКИ

The article examines international legal approaches to preventing and countering domestic violence, including in the context of the existence of the institution of restrictive measures. It was established that today in the field of human rights protection, states bear not only negative obligations – not to prevent the exercise of certain human rights, but also positive obligations – in particular, to take measures to prevent and counter domestic violence, to investigate all manifestations of domestic violence as situations that require close attention and pose a serious danger. The author draws attention to the fact that international institutions proceed from the postulate that the criminal-legal response to manifestations of domestic violence should not be limited in nature: it should concern not only the perpetrators of domestic violence, but also the victims, to whom security measures should be applied. In particular, the result of the work of the Council of Europe in the fight against domestic violence was the adoption on May 11, 2011 of the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, which was ratified by Ukraine only this year. The so-called Istanbul Convention obliges states to take measures to ensure that adequate restraining or protective orders are available to victims of all forms of violence. The author came to the conclusion that the international community is several steps ahead of Ukrainian society and legislators in terms of awareness of the acuteness and importance of the problems of domestic violence and legal response to it. Key words: domestic violence, security measures, international legal approaches to preventing and combating domestic violence, restrictive measures, positive obligations of states to prevent and combat domestic violence, the Istanbul Convention.

Implementation of Law No. 23 of 2004 on the Elimination of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence (PKDRT) in the Province of North Sumatra

Implementation of Law no. 23 of 2004 concerning the elimination of domestic violence aims to prevent and overcome the occurrence of domestic violence. The article states that acts of domestic violence are a form of criminal act. Criminal threats for perpetrators of domestic violence have been regulated in Law no. 23 of 2004. The National Commission for Women's Protection is a national institution that highlights acts of domestic violence. Komnas Perempuan makes various efforts to prevent cases of domestic violence. Komnas Perempuan collaborates with various state institutions and community institutions to prevent cases of domestic violence. Apart from that, Komnas Perempuan also regularly issues CATAHU (annual records) and provides training and campaigns to prevent and suppress cases of domestic violence.

A global study into Indian women's experiences of domestic violence and control: the role of patriarchal beliefs.

Domestic violence (DV) is a serious and preventable human rights issue that disproportionately affects certain groups of people, including Indian women. Feminist theory suggests that patriarchal ideologies produce an entitlement in male perpetrators of DV; however, this has not been examined in the context of women from the Indian subcontinent. This study examined Indian women's experiences of abuse (physical, sexual, and psychological) and controlling behavior across 31 countries by examining the relationship between the patriarchal beliefs held by the women's partners and the women's experience of DV. This study uses an intersectional feminist framework to examine the variables. Data from an online questionnaire was collected from 825 Indian women aged between 18 and 77 years (M = 35.64, SD = 8.71) living in 31 countries across Asia (37.1%), Europe (18.3%), Oceania (23.8%), the Americas (16.1%) and Africa (3.2%) and analyzed using a hierarchical linear regression. A majority of participants (72.5%) had experienced at least one form of abuse during their relationship, and over a third (35.1%) had experienced controlling behavior. In support of the central hypotheses, after controlling for potential confounders, women whose partners showed greater endorsement of patriarchal beliefs were less likely to have access to freedom during their relationship (ß = -0.38, p < 0.001) and were more likely to have been abused by their partner or a member of his family (ß = 0.34, p < 0.001). The findings of this study highlight the need to engage with men in Indian communities through culturally-tailored intervention strategies designed to challenge the patriarchal ideologies that propagate, justify, and excuse DV.

HAS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REALLY INCREASED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC? AN EXAMPLE FROM TURKEY

This study aims to evaluate the frequency of domestic violence based on court orders for treatment issued against perpetrators of domestic violence under Law No. 6284 on the Protection of Family and the Prevention of Violence against Women. We retrospectively analyzed violence cases reported by the court to the provincial health directorate under Law No. 6284 and information recorded by health workers about women who stated they were subjected to violence in 2019, 2020, and the first 6 months of 2021. The data were presented using descriptive statistics. Compared to the pre-pandemic period, the number of court orders for medical evaluation and treatment under Law No. 6284 increased by 333.4% in the first year of the pandemic. In the first 6 months of 2021, this number exceeded the total for 2020. More than half of the perpetrators had at least one addiction. Although health workers continue to provide service under the extreme circumstances brought about by the pandemic, they have a social responsibility to act with an awareness of violence in all areas of service provision (even contact tracing) and remain vigilant for signs of violence, especially in women.

Dissociation and trauma in male perpetrators of domestic violence: A typological analysis

The phenomenon of domestic violence, also sometimes referred to more broadly as family violence, affects all spheres of society, all ages and all cultures. In recent years, there has been a major upsurge in acts of violence and associated consequences for both perpetrators and victims. Improving the quality of care through innovative clinical research should continue to be a priority; while the issue of trauma suffered by victims of domestic violence is well known, symptoms of trauma in perpetrators of violence has been less studied and merits further investigation. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine whether a typology of intimate partner violence (IPV) exists that includes the following characteristics: dissociative and traumatic symptoms, suicidal risk and attachment. Method: 38 male perpetrators of intimate partner violence who completed a court-ordered responsibility training course were recruited as study participants. Results: The results of typological analysis identified four sub-groups of perpetrators. Three specific characteristics emerged: the presence of dissociation with traumatic symptoms (profile 1), the presence of dissociation without traumatic symptoms (profile 2) and the absence of dissociative and traumatic symptoms (profiles 3 and 4). In addition, suicidal issues and attachment levels are presented and vary according to profiles. The clinical impact is discussed based on our findings.

Parole decisions about perpetrators of domestic violence in England and Wales

AbstractThis study, the first to examine parole decisions for perpetrators of domestic violence in England and Wales, examines how parole boards reach decisions through a thematic analysis of interviews with 20 Parole Board members, alongside logistic regressions of all 137 parole decisions about perpetrators in an 18‐month period. In this sample, recommendations of professionals, especially psychologists, were by far the strongest predictor of a release decision. The nature of offending was also significant in predicting release. Size and composition of the panel may also affect decisions. More panel members, and longitudinal feedback, may encourage more reflective, considered decision making.

Domestic violence in rural Serbia: Etiological-phenomenological approach

The aim of the paper is to point out the etiological-phenomenological dimension of domestic violence in rural areas of Serbia. Although it reflects all the general characteristics of domestic violence, in the etiological and phenomenological sense, domestic violence in rural areas also has certain specifics that are important for a closer definition of the necessary prevention measures. Based on research conducted in rural areas around the world, the authors indicate in the paper that the causes of domestic violence in rural areas are the same in Serbia, namely traditional patterns of behavior, adopted cultural norms and geographical isolation. All forms of violence (physical, psychological, emotional and sexual) are present, as well as in urban areas of Serbia. However, violence in rural areas is much less often reported, due to the normalization of violence, the fact that everyone in small areas knows each other, shame, the presence of strong stereotypes, etc. The perpetrators of domestic violence coming from rural areas are most often men (in 90% of cases) and are mostly violent. Victims of domestic violence in rural areas are most often women, characterized by economic dependence, lack of personal income or property, the fact that they have nowhere to go. An additional problem is the lack of official statistical data on domestic violence in rural areas.

Acts of Domestic Violence that Occur in Indonesia in the Perspective of the PKDRT Law and the New Criminal Code

Order in society will be created if the state prioritizes protecting human rights. One form of human rights protection can be seen from the formation of Law Number 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence (hereinafter referred to as the PKDRT Law). The aim of this research is to determine the legal protection for victims of domestic violence in criminal acts and to understand the approach to punishment for domestic violence perpetrators in the PKDRT Law and the New Criminal Code. This research uses a normative type of research. The material collection technique used in this research is secondary material by reviewing primary materials on laws, legal journals and non-legal research results that are relevant to the problems studied. The PKDRT Law contains various Human Rights (HAM) protections that prioritize prevention of domestic violence rather than punishment. Domestic violence victims come from various age, educational, economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds. The punishment approach taken from the Domestic Violence Law and the New Criminal Code clearly aims to protect victims.

Suicide-related behavior and firearm access among perpetrators of domestic violence subject to domestic violence protection orders

Perpetrators of domestic violence (DV) may be a population at elevated risk of suicide. Domestic violence protection orders (DVPOs) can include the removal of firearms from the individual subjected to the order (i.e., the respondent) to protect the victim-survivor. While removal of firearms in a DVPO is designed to protect the victim-survivor; it may also prevent suicide of the respondent by reducing access to lethal means. Therefore, we examined the association of respondent suicide-related behaviors with firearm possession and weapon use in DV among a sample of granted DVPO petitions in King County, Washington (WA), United States from 2014 to 2020 (n = 2,537). We compared prevalence ratios (PR) of respondent firearm possession and use of firearms or weapons to threaten or harm by suicide-related behavior. Overall, respondent suicide-related behavior was commonly reported by petitioners (46 %). Approximately 30 % of respondents possessed firearms. This was similar between respondents with and without a history of suicide-related behavior (PR: 1.03; 95 % CI: 0.91–1.17). Respondents with a history of suicide-related behavior were 1.33 times more likely to have used firearms or weapons to threaten/harm in DV compared to those without a history of suicide-related behavior (44.1 % vs. 33.8 %; 95 % CI: 1.20–1.47). In conclusion, both firearm possession and suicide-related behaviors were common among DVPO respondents. History of suicide-related behavior may be a marker for firearm-related harm to the victim-survivor. Evaluations of DVPO firearm dispossession should consider both firearm-related injury of the victim-survivor and suicide of the respondent.

Consequences of COVID-19 for victims of domestic violence in calls to the Finnish national Nollalinja helpline

ABSTRACT Domestic violence (DV) is a serious social and global problem and a human rights violation, and DV is exacerbated during periods of social crisis. This study elucidates how COVID-19 has affected life circumstances, changes in experienced violence, and seeking and receiving help through public services, using data from calls placed to the national Nollalinja helpline. The data are based on anonymous Nollalinja service tracking from April 2020 to December 2020. During that period, Nollalinja encountered 170 COVID-19 related DV calls. We identified four themes in the relationship between DV and COVID-19: (1) isolation and strained conditions; (2) escalation of violence; (3) difficulties and prolongation to seek help; (4) difficulties and prolongation obtaining help. The results were also interpreted by using an ecological model. At the individual level, COVID-19 and its associated restrictions affected emotions and increased problems. At the relationship level, the consequences were noticeably more time spent with the perpetrator of DV, increased exposure to the violence, and decreased opportunities to obtain help. At the community level, the consequences were prolongation and difficulties obtaining help. At the societal level, the restrictive measures and recommendations to minimize the transmission of COVID-19 increased the severity of DV in society at large. These results highlight important observations about points of weakness in the services during the pandemics. These findings can be used to help improve the training for professionals, services and the provision of aid for victims of DV during and after the social crisis.

Patterns of mental health service use among perpetrators of domestic homicide: descriptive study of Domestic Homicide Reviews in England and Wales

Aims and method We used data from Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) to describe the patterns of mental health service use by perpetrators of domestic homicide in England and Wales. In 186 DHR reports we compared the characteristics of perpetrators who accessed mental health services with those of perpetrators who did not. Separate analyses were conducted for perpetrators of intimate partner homicide (IPH) and family homicide. Results Over two-thirds (64.5%, n = 120) of the perpetrators had accessed mental healthcare before the homicide. Perpetrators of IPH who had used mental health services compared with those who had not were more likely to have a history of substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and a history of self-harm or suicide attempts. Clinical implications Our findings support the need for health services, particularly mental health, addictions and primary care, to take an assertive role in the prevention of domestic violence and abuse by identifying patients who are potential perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse.

Adolescent Domestic Violence Referrals and Adverse Childhood Experiences: Race and Sex Differences

Following the implementation of mandatory arrest policies for domestic violence in the 1990s, the number of youth – particularly girls – referred to juvenile justice systems for domestic violence (DV) increased. Though adolescent DV perpetration and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) share many of the same outcomes, and youth DV perpetration is thought to occur more frequently in abusive home environments, the link between ACEs and DV referral for juveniles is under-examined. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ACEs and DV referral using data from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, as well as identify gender and race/ethnicity differences in referral risk by ACEs. According to results, ACEs were associated with DV referral and this relationship was stronger for girls. Latino/a youth also experienced the greatest risk of referral relative to ACEs exposure. Implications for policy makers and practitioners are discussed.

The Networking of Abuse: Intimate Partner Violence and the Use of Social Technologies

Coercive control has been shown to be far more damaging for victims psychologically than physical violence. Linked to this, domestic violence perpetrators are increasingly turning to the online world to enact control and abuse. Women are most likely to be killed once they have separated from their abusers, and perpetrators harness the online realm to continue the abuse long after a relationship has ended, with devastating consequences. This article draws on a subsection of data from a qualitative study as it relates to survivor accounts of online and technological abuse (via social media, mobile phones, Global Positioning Systems [GPS] tracking, etc.) as it is enacted by cisgender men against cisgender women. We reveal crucial evidence of the ways in which intimate partner abuse via the technological realm serves to exacerbate harm and prevent victims from fully recovering from their trauma.

Restrictive measures applied to persons perpetrators of domestic violence: national and foreign experience

The article establishes that in modern conditions, punishment for criminal offenses related to domestic violence, as a traditional measure of a criminal law nature, cannot overcome all challenges in the field of protection of «healthy» family relations which, in turn, actualizes the possibility to apply and other measures of a criminal law nature. In this regard, in 2017 the Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes of Ukraine to implement the provisions of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence» was adopted, thus in criminal law Ukraine has an institute of restrictive measures.&#x0D; The article provides arguments in favor of attributing restrictive measures as measures of criminal law, not administrative law, and supports the position of the legislator on the legal regulation of their application in the Criminal Code of Ukraine.&#x0D; An attempt was made to determine the significance of the institution of restrictive measures, which, in the author's opinion, is to help prevent the commission of new criminal offenses against the victim of domestic violence; ensuring the educational impact on the offender by providing appropriate assistance within the implementation of the program for offenders or probation program, reducing the latency of relevant criminal offenses.&#x0D; An attempt has been made to study the institution of restrictive measures in some foreign countries, in particular: the USA, Australia, Belgium. The positive experience of which can be implemented by making appropriate changes to the legislation of Ukraine in terms of imposing restrictive measures on persons who commit domestic violence.&#x0D; It is proved that law enforcement practice, it can be said that the law enforcement practice of Ukraine and foreign countries clearly demonstrates that international law is developing through the recognition of state responsibility for domestic violence. Court decisions made in Ukraine and the European Court of Human Rights demonstrate that the practice in this category of cases is developing dynamically, and positive foreign experience needs to be implemented in domestic legislation and law enforcement practice. The vector of change should be aimed at the adoption of appropriate general measures by public authorities to counteract the underlying problem and prevent future ill-treatment by offenders.