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Negotiated time-out: a de-escalation tool for couples.

Karen H Rosen1, Jennifer L Matheson, Sandra M Stith

  • 1Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Department of Human Development, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Northern Virginia Center, USA. krosen@vt.edu

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|July 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

For couples with low-level domestic violence choosing to stay together, conjoint therapy is recommended. Teaching the "time-out" tool concurrently to both partners improves effectiveness and safety in domestic violence intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Family Therapy
  • Domestic Violence Intervention

Background:

  • Current domestic violence intervention standards often mandate separate treatment for offenders and victims.
  • This separation can limit the effectiveness of certain therapeutic tools when couples choose to remain together.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for conjoint treatment components in low-level domestic violence cases where couples remain together.
  • To introduce and illustrate the usefulness of a "negotiated time-out" procedure developed for conjoint therapy.

Main Methods:

  • The study advocates for a shift from strictly separate treatment models.
  • A "negotiated time-out" procedure is described, developed from clinical experience.
  • Client feedback from victims and offenders is used to demonstrate the procedure's utility.

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Main Results:

  • The "time-out" tool, when taught only to offenders, is often ineffective and can be misused.
  • Conjointly teaching the "time-out" tool enhances its effectiveness and safety.
  • Client feedback supports the usefulness of the negotiated time-out procedure in conjoint therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Conjoint therapy, specifically the negotiated time-out procedure, offers a viable alternative for couples experiencing low-level domestic violence who wish to stay together.
  • Therapeutic interventions should be adapted to accommodate couples' choices to remain together, prioritizing safety and effectiveness.
  • Rethinking intervention standards to include conjoint elements can improve outcomes in specific domestic violence contexts.