NCJ Number
230251
Journal
Violence Against Women Volume: 16 Issue: 4 Dated: April 2010 Pages: 410-425
Date Published
April 2010
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a police-advocacy outreach program for domestic violence victims, examining the impact of such programs on recidivism and victim engagement in services.
Abstract
The Domestic Violence Home Visit Intervention (DVHVI) provides advocate/police officer team home visits following a domestic dispute. Women (52 DVHVI and 55 controls) were interviewed at 1, 6, and 12 months following a police reported domestic incident to assess repeat violence, service utilization, and symptoms. Women who received the DVHVI were more satisfied with the police and likely to call them to report a nonphysical domestic dispute in the 12 months following the initial incident than women in the comparison group. DVHVI participants were significantly more likely to use court-based services and seek mental health treatment for their children. Tables and references (Published Abstract)