Publication year: 2011
Source: Aggression and Violent Behavior, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 27 February 2011
Erica, Bowen
The requirement for accurate appraisals of risk for intimate partner violence has increased with the implementation of pro-arrest policies in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. During the last 10years, there has been some progress made in terms of the development of actuarial risk assessment instruments, thus providing alternatives to the previously available structured professional judgment approach. In light of these developments, practitioners need information regarding the reliability and validity of such approaches. In addition, research highlights the potential validity of victim appraisals of risk. The aim of this paper, therefore, is to review the existing literature regarding the practice of…
Research highlights: ►Few options exist for the risk assessment of partner violence. ►There exists limited evidence of the reliability and validity of available schemes. ►Victims provide unique insights into risk. ►Victim appraisals of risk should be taken seriously. ►Greater understanding of risk and protective factors is needed.