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A short video reduced rape myth acceptance in nonstudents. Results suggest informal education can shift beliefs beyond college settings.
Racial minorities who see themselves as stereotypical face more identity threat, reducing trust and cooperation with police.
Victim risk ratings emphasized dynamic abuse factors; differed from ODARA's static measures, suggesting need for combined assessment approach.
59% of male IPV offenders intended to stay; satisfaction linked to jealousy, blame, parenting stress. Key predictors inform risk interventions.
Most IPV offenders were fathers; many minimized harm to kids. Nearly half showed high child abuse risk, suggesting need for better screening.
Men had higher IPV recidivism; current tools poorly predict for women. Gender-specific risk factors call for tailored assessment methods.
Most women arrested for IPV were not primary aggressors; tailored responses are needed to reflect victimization, context, and offender differences.
Study finds denial and victim blaming by DV offenders don’t predict recidivism. Age, education, and employment status are stronger risk factors.
Male and female IPV offenders deny, minimize, and shift blame. Women cite self-defense more, highlighting the need for gender-specific interventions.
Study of 317 dually arrested couples finds women often act in self-defense, while men show more severe, controlling violence; urges policy reform.
Study finds men more likely to reoffend as DV suspects, women as victims. Suggests gender-informed tools and tailored intervention strategies.
Men arrested for domestic violence pose greater recidivism risk than women, highlighting need for gender-specific policy and support responses.