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[Marital violence].
Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|October 26, 2005
Summary
This review examines marital violence, identifying risk factors and exploring prevention strategies. Effective treatment for violent men involves a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and social support.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Criminology
Context:
- Marital violence, predominantly perpetrated by men against their partners, is a significant societal issue.
- Understanding the multifaceted nature of domestic abuse is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose:
- To review the various forms of marital violence.
- To identify key risk factors contributing to intimate partner violence.
- To explore effective prevention and treatment modalities for men exhibiting violent behavior.
Summary:
- This review synthesizes current knowledge on marital violence, detailing its types and associated risk factors.
- It highlights the prevalence of male perpetration in intimate partner violence.
- The review emphasizes a combined therapeutic approach for treating violent men, integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacotherapy, and sociotherapy.
Impact:
- Informs clinical practice and policy development for addressing marital violence.
- Provides a foundation for developing targeted prevention programs.
- Contributes to a better understanding of effective interventions for perpetrators of domestic abuse.