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Protective Orders for Male Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence: Differences Between Violators and Non-Violators
María J Herrera1,2, Pedro J Amor2
1Centro Penitenciario de Herrera de la Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain.
Violence Against Women
|March 22, 2023
Summary
Men who perpetrate intimate partner violence (IPV) and violate protective orders (POs) often have criminal histories, use drugs, inflict severe violence, and have lower education levels. Identifying these risk factors can help prevent future victimization.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Forensic Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a significant societal issue.
- Protective orders (POs) are legal tools intended to safeguard victims, but their violation by perpetrators poses ongoing risks.
- Understanding the characteristics of IPV perpetrators who violate POs is crucial for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the demographic and clinical profile of male intimate partner violence (IPV) aggressors who violate protective orders (POs).
- To determine risk factors associated with protective order violations in IPV cases.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study involving 200 men convicted of IPV was conducted.
- Participants were categorized into two groups: 120 protective order violators and 80 non-violators.
- Data collected included criminal history, severity of violence, substance use, and education level.
Main Results:
- Male perpetrators with a history of criminal behavior were more likely to violate POs.
- Individuals who inflicted more severe physical violence were overrepresented in the violator group.
- Drug use and lower levels of education were significantly associated with protective order violations.
Conclusions:
- Specific risk factors, including prior criminal history, severe violence, drug use, and low education, characterize male IPV perpetrators who violate protective orders.
- These identified risk factors can inform targeted interventions and risk assessment strategies.
- Addressing these factors may contribute to preventing revictimization and enhancing victim safety.
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