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Prognostic Indicator Scale for the Treatment of Partner Abuse Perpetrators

NCJ Number
221826
Journal
Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 18 Issue: 9 Dated: September 2003 Pages: 1087-1105
Author(s)
Christopher M. Murphy; Tanya M. Morrel; Jeffrey D. Elliott; Tara M. Neavins
Date Published
September 2003
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This study examined prognostic indicators in group treatment for violence recidivism among male domestic abuse perpetrators.
Abstract
The Partner Abuse Prognostic Scale (PAPS) provided consistent prediction of partner violence recidivism. It predicted outcome uniquely relative to a continuous measure of relationship aggression and produced no evidence of differential prediction across two distinct forms of treatment. Psychological aggression was the only pretreatment variable that consistently added significant prediction of recidivism beyond the PAPS. The findings provide initial support for the use of the PAPS in research contexts. Further research will be needed to establish cutoffs for clinical case management and treatment planning. This study examined 17 prognostic indicators in group treatment for 95 partner violent men to assess aggression history, psychoactive substance use, severity of relationship abuse problems, and current demographic factors. A total prognostic index, labeled PAPS, predicted outcome variables derived from both victim report and criminal justice data. Tables, notes, references

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