Editor’s Note: This is an abridged version of the Overview of Findings by the Authors document, which summarizes the results of the Partner Abuse State of Knowledge Project, a comprehensive, 2,657- page review of the domestic violence research literature. To access the 17 manuscripts, go to www.springerpub.com/pa. Under “Online Resources” click on: The Partner Abuse State of Knowledge Project Free Online Data Base. The 17 accompanying summary tables can be accessed on the left side of this page