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Mandatory Reporting of Intimate Partner Violence: Examining Predictors and Experiences Among Intimate Partner
Astrid Gravdal Vølstad1, Kevin S Douglas2,3,4, Solveig Karin Bø Vatnar4,5
1Volda University College, Norway.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|February 24, 2025
Summary
Mandatory reporting of intimate partner violence (MR-IPV) was studied in 86 victims. Severe psychological aggression predicted MR-IPV experience, with most victims reporting overall positive consequences, suggesting complex practice implications.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Criminology
- Public Health
Background:
- Mandatory reporting of intimate partner violence (MR-IPV) is a complex and controversial practice.
- Understanding the factors influencing MR-IPV implementation and its consequences for victims is crucial for legal and support services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with MR-IPV experience among intimate partner violence (IPV) victims.
- To explore the consequences of MR-IPV for IPV victims in Norway.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 86 IPV victims recruited through help services.
- Multivariate logistic regression analyzed predictors of MR-IPV experience.
- Qualitative questions explored consequences for victims who experienced MR-IPV.
Main Results:
- No demographic, victimisation characteristics, or help-seeking factors predicted MR-IPV experience.
- Perpetration of severe psychological aggression was a significant predictor of MR-IPV experience (OR = 4.99).
- Of 39 participants with MR-IPV experience, most reported more positive than negative consequences, feeling better off overall.
Conclusions:
- The practice of Norwegian MR-IPV law may not align with its intended application.
- Consequences of MR-IPV for victims are multifaceted and require further investigation.
- Despite complexity, MR-IPV use resulted in predominantly positive reported outcomes for the majority of participants.
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