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VAWnet Applied Research Documents

VAWnet commissions researchers and advocates to create brief summaries and interpretations of current research on violence against women. These documents are intended for broad dissemination with appropriate citation to NRCDV/VAWnet and the author(s).

To access additional research-based documents or to find out more about the Applied Research Forum, visit the Research area.
  • Abuse and Women with Disabilities PDF (7 p.) HTML by Margaret Nosek & Carol Howland, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 1998)
    This document highlights the prevalence of violence against women with disabilities, examines abuse interventions for women with disabilities, and offers a critique of studies on abuse and disability. Includes recommendations for research and practice. [More Info]
  • Alcohol and Sexual Violence Perpetration PDF (16 p.) HTML by Antonia Abbey with contributions from Lydia Guy Ortiz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2008)
    This Applied Research paper examines the frequent co-occurrence of alcohol and sexual violence perpetration. Identifying the different ways alcohol relates to perpetration can aid in the development of effective sexual violence prevention strategies. [More Info]
  • Are Heterosexual Men Also Victims of Intimate Partner Abuse? PDF (13 p.) HTML by Joanne Belknap and Heather Melton, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2005)
    The document discusses discrepancies in scholars' interpretations of findings regarding women's use of violence against intimate partners, explains the findings of the research review, and provides recommendations for research and practice. [More Info]
  • Assessment for Lifetime Exposure to Violence as a Pathway to Prevention PDF (12 p.) HTML by Linda Chamberlain with contributions from Peggy Brown, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2006)
    This document provides a brief overview of the research on lifetime exposure to violence and the long-term health consequences of violence. It also examines how assessment for lifetime exposure to violence can create a pathway to prevention. [More Info]
  • Battered Women’s Protective Strategies PDF (14 p.) HTML by Sherry Hamby with contributions from Andrea Bible, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (July 2009)
    This Applied Research paper adopts a holistic approach to understand battered women’s protective strategies, reviewing a wide range of strategies used by women to cope with numerous threats posed by battering, not just the threat of bodily harm. [More Info]
  • Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Risk Factors, and Safety Concerns (Revised 2007) PDF (20 p.) HTML by Daniel G. Saunders in consultation with Karen Oehme (Revised October 2007)
    Describes major legal and social trends surrounding custody and visitation decisions and the social science evidence supporting the need to consider domestic violence. Recommendations for custody and visitation decisions are explored. [More Info]
  • Civil Tort Actions Filed by Victims of Sexual Assault: Promise and Perils PDF (9 p.) HTML by Ellen Bublick with contributions from Jessica Mindlin, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper examines tort actions for sexual assault - law suits that seek financial compensation for wrongs that cause injury to the victim. The paper also discusses benefits and drawbacks of tort litigation for sexual assault survivors. [More Info]
  • Confronting the Sexual Abuse of Women with Disabilities PDF (13 p.) HTML by R. Amy Elman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2005)
    The document covers the origins of our knowledge concerning the sexual abuse of women with disabilities, discusses data on women with disabilities and the men who abuse them, and explores the advocacy efforts of women with disabilities and their allies. [More Info]
  • Controversies and Recent Studies of Batterer Intervention Program Effectiveness PDF (15 p.) HTML by Larry Bennett and Oliver Williams, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2001)
    This document examines the effectiveness of batterer intervention programs in holding batterers accountable, increasing victim safety, and changing behavior and attitudes. The authors address the inherent complications in evaluating these outcomes. [More Info]
  • Culturally Competent Service Provision to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Survivors of Sexual Violence PDF (19 p.) HTML by Sabrina Gentlewarrior with contributions from Kim Fountain, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides a review of the research focusing on LGBT survivors of sexual trauma and offers recommendations for culturally competent service provision to LGBT clients. [More Info]
  • Current Trends in Psychological Assessment and Treatment Approaches for Survivors of Sexual Trauma PDF (10 p.) HTML by Nicole P. Yuan, Mary P. Koss, and Mirto Stone, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2006)
    This document provides a review and critique of current trends in mental health assessment and treatment for sexual trauma survivors with an emphasis on early intervention. Treatment approaches are restricted to psychotherapy. [More Info]
  • Domestic Abuse in Later Life PDF (13 p.) HTML by Bonnie Brandl and Loree Cook-Daniels, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2002)
    Nearly 77 million people more than a quarter of the total US population are age 50 or older (US Census Bureau 2000). So there must be many victims of domestic violence in later life, correct? A question that this document explores. [More Info]
  • Economic Stress and Domestic Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Claire M. Renzetti with contributions from Vivian M. Larkin, National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides data on domestic violence rates across social classes, highlights the relationship between economic stress and domestic violence, and explores employment, social support networks, and weaknesses in social services. [More Info]
  • The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Programs PDF (9 p.) HTML by Rebecca Campbell, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2004)
    This paper describes SANE programs in the US, and presents current research on their effectiveness in 3 areas: providing care in an empowering setting, improving the quality of forensic evidence collection, and increasing prosecution rates. [More Info]
  • The Effectiveness of Sexual Assault Services in Multi-Service Agencies PDF (11 p.) HTML by Debra Patterson with contributions from Sally Laskey, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper examines whether organizational affiliation and structure affect the quantity and quality of sexual assault services. The paper offers recommendations for future research evaluating the effectiveness of rape crisis centers. [More Info]
  • Emerging Responses to Children Exposed to Domestic Violence PDF (14 p.) HTML by Jeffrey Edleson In consultation with Barbara Nissley, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2006)
    This document reviews the new research, policies, and programs focused on children who have witnessed adult domestic violence. It argues that the diversity of children’s experiences requires equally diverse responses from those who serve them. [More Info]
  • Evaluating Coordinated Community Responses to Domestic Violence PDF (10 p.) HTML by Melanie Shepard, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 1999)
    This document explores mechanisms for coordination of community responses to domestic violence, examines research regarding various components of community responses, and highlights studies that evaluate the effectiveness coordinated community responses. [More Info]
  • Evaluating the Outcomes of Domestic Violence Service Providers: Some Practical Considerations and Strategies PDF (8 p.) HTML by Cris Sullivan and Carole Alexy, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (2001)
    This document provides an overview of how to conceptualize and carry out program evaluation in domestic violence organizations. The authors include a discussion of how to design appropriate outcomes and collect data. [More Info]
  • Evaluating Violence Against Women Research Reports PDF (9 p.) HTML by Sandra K. Beeman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2002)
    This document is a helpful guideline for the use and evaluation of research reports. It is intended to help advocates become more skilled and confident about reading and understanding research reports. [More Info]
  • Evaluations of Advocacy Efforts to End Intimate Male Violence Against Women PDF (6 p.) HTML by Cris M. Sullivan and Mary Keefe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 1999)
    This document discusses four evaluations of community advocacy efforts and identifies the need for both individual and systems-focused advocacy in order to create an effective and comprehensive community response to battered women. [More Info]
  • Girls and Violence: Is the Gender Gap Closing? PDF (9 p.) HTML by Meda Chesney-Lind, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2004)
    As the publics concern about girls' aggression and violence is rising, this document reviews the objective evidence regarding youthful female violence, makes suggestions about what is occurring, and suggests ways to address the issue positively. [More Info]
  • Housing and Battered Women PDF (11 p.) HTML by Amy Correia and Jen Rubin, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2001)
    This paper offers a research on DV and homelessness and trends in federal housing policy. A model for conducting a community assessment of local housing needs includes critical thinking questions on an organization’s capacity for housing advocacy. [More Info]
  • Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: Cultural Challenges and Available Legal Protections PDF (8 p.) HTML by Sudha Shetty and Janice Kaguyutan, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2002)
    Explores the unique experiences and challenges facing immigrant battered women in the U.S. This paper also outlines legal protections available to immigrant women who experience domestic violence, including an overview of options available through VAWA. [More Info]
  • Incidence Rates of Violence Against Women: A Comparison of the Redesigned National Crime Victimization Survey and the 1985 National Family Violence Survey PDF (7 p.) HTML by Ronet Bachman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 1998)
    This document highlights the differences between two of the largest U.S. surveys that attempt to measure violence against women, and explores the factors that attribute to the differences in incidence rates of violence in each study. [More Info]
  • Incorporating Evaluation into Media Campaign Design PDF (9 p.) HTML by Sharyn J. Potter with contributions from Brad Perry, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2008)
    This Applied Research paper provides information on core concepts relevant to media campaign evaluation strategies and showcases several sexual violence prevention campaigns that have completed evaluations at various stages of the implementation process. [More Info]
  • Interpersonal Violence and Women With Disabilities: A Research Update PDF (15 p.) HTML by Laurie E. Powers, Rosemary B. Hughes, and Emily M. Lund, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This article provides an update on what researchers have learned during the past ten years about abuse and women with disabilities and offers some perspectives on the state of current research and its implications for future studies and advocacy efforts. [More Info]
  • Lethality Assessment Tools: A Critical Analysis PDF (9 p.) HTML by Neil Websdale, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (2000)
    This document critiques several lethality assessment tools and examines the link between these instruments and research on domestic homicide. Discusses the antecedents of lethal violence and utility of dangeousness assessment tools in promoting safety. [More Info]
  • Marital Rape: New Research and Directions PDF (14 p.) HTML by Raquel Kennedy Bergen With contributions from Elizabeth Barnhill, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2006)
    This document provides an overview of the research on marital rape including a brief legal history of marital rape; discussion of its occurrence; summary of the effects; and an analysis of practitioners’ intervention with marital rape survivors. [More Info]
  • Measuring the Extent of Woman Abuse in Intimate Heterosexual Relationships: A Critique of the Conflict Tactics Scales PDF (7 p.) HTML by Walter DeKeseredy and Martin Schwartz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Feburary 1998)
    This document offers a critique of the Conflict Tactics Scale, a commonly-used measurement instrument designed to estimate the extent of violence against women, examining several limitations and describing the need for multiple measures of woman abuse. [More Info]
  • Mobilizing Communities to Prevent Domestic Violence PDF (9 p.) HTML by Melanie Shepard with contributions from Deborah Zelli, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2008)
    This Applied Research document provides an overview of the research on community mobilization to prevent domestic violence, explores guiding concepts and frameworks, and discusses the challenges of implementing community mobilization strategies. [More Info]
  • No Safe Place: Sexual Assault in the Lives of Homeless Women PDF (13 p.) HTML by Lisa A. Goodman, Ph.D., Katya Fels, & Catherine Glenn, M.A., VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2006)
    This paper consolidates knowledge about the damaging interplay between homelessness and sexual violence. It clarifies steps researchers, policy-makers, and service providers can take to intervene with victims and prevent future sexual assaults. [More Info]
  • The Overlap Between Child Maltreatment and Woman Abuse PDF (7 p.) HTML by Jeffrey L. Edleson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised April 1999)
    An examination of the research on the overlap between child abuse and woman battering. The author explores the dynamics of overlapping violence and discusses the limitations of the research on this topic. [More Info]
  • Parental Alienation Syndrome & Parental Alienation: Research Reviews PDF (17 p.) HTML by Joan S. Meier, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
    This VAWnet document provides a historical and research overview of Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation, identifies strategic issues for advocates working with victims, and offers guidelines to improve courts’ treatment of these issues. [More Info]
  • Pornography and Sexual Violence PDF (9 p.) HTML by Robert Jensen, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (July 2004)
    This document summarizes the current research on the connection between pornography and sexual violence, and looks at how we define pornography, the consumption and effects of pornography, and the implications this has on policies and practices. [More Info]
  • Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault PDF (9 p.) HTML by David A. Wolfe and Peter G. Jaffe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2003)
    "As public recognition of domestic violence and sexual assault has reached increasing heights, there has been an outcry for more effective prevention programs." This paper looks at these prevention programs. [More Info]
  • A Prevention Primer for Domestic Violence: Terminology, Tools, and the Public Health Approach PDF (10 p.) HTML by Linda Chamberlain, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2008)
    This document provides an introduction to basic prevention concepts by exploring the public health approach, two classification systems, a planning tool used to develop more comprehensive initiatives, and the importance of understanding terminology. [More Info]
  • Problems Associated with Children's Witnessing of Domestic Violence PDF (8 p.) HTML by Jeffrey L. Edleson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised April 1999)
    Discusses children's problems associated with exposure and factors that influence the degree of those problems. The author offers a critique of the research methods used to study child witnessing and explores policy implications of the data on this issue. [More Info]
  • The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma PDF (10 p.) HTML by Nicole P. Yuan, Mary P. Koss, and Mirto Stone, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2006)
    This document describes current research findings on the effects of childhood and adulthood sexual victimization on women's mental health. Existing data on understudied communities and risk factors for mental health problems are discussed. [More Info]
  • Rape Prevention and Risk Reduction: Review of the Research Literature for Practitioners PDF (21 p.) HTML by Kimberly A. Lonsway with contributions from Dorothy Edwards, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
    This Applied Research paper examines both single- and mixed-gender rape prevention and risk reduction programs, and provides suggestions for practitioners to design, implement, and evaluate programs. [More Info]
  • The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Victimization PDF (14 p.) HTML by Jeanette Norris, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2008)
    This Applied Research paper examines the relationship between alcohol and sexual victimization. The paper focuses on victims’ experiences, including resistance during and psychological effects subsequent to alcohol-involved sexual assault incidents. [More Info]
  • Restorative Justice and Intimate Partner Violence PDF (16 p.) HTML by James Ptacek and Loretta Frederick, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (January 2009)
    This Applied Research document discusses the role of victims within restorative justice, reviews the research on restorative justice, and discusses the potential harms and benefits of using restorative justice in cases of intimate partner violence. [More Info]
  • Restorative Justice Responses to Sexual Assault PDF (15 p.) HTML by Mary Koss and Mary Achilles, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2008)
    This Applied Research paper examines restorative justice for sexual assault from the perspective of survivors. A large international literature promotes restorative justice options as satisfying and empowering to crime victims. [More Info]
  • A Review of Standards for Batterer Intervention Programs PDF (10 p.) HTML by Juliet Austin and Juergen Dankwort, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised August 1998)
    This document reports on the current status of standards for batterer intervention programs in each U.S. state, describes the common elements of standards, and explores the positive and negative aspects of standards. It includes a state-by-state chart. [More Info]
  • Sexual Violence Against Women: Impact on High-Risk Health Behaviors and Reproductive Health PDF (10 p.) HTML by Sandra L. Martin and Rebecca J. Macy with contributions from Janice A. Mirabassi, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (June 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides a brief overview of research on the impact of sexual violence on females’ high-risk health behaviors and reproductive health, focusing on studies of sexual assault or rape experienced primarily during adulthood. [More Info]
  • Screening for Sexual Violence: Gaps in Research and Recommendations for Change PDF (19 p.) HTML by Lynne Stevens with contributions from Barbara Sheaffer, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2007)
    This Applied Research paper provides a review of the current literature on screening women for sexual violence in health care facilities, and discusses the reasoning and rationale behind screening women for sexual violence. [More Info]
  • Sexual Assault in Rural Communities PDF (8 p.) HTML by Susan H. Lewis, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2003)
    This document addresses our current level of understanding of sexual assault in rural areas as it affects both victims and service providers, identifying the need to recognize a wide variety of rural configurations and cultural characteristics. [More Info]
  • Sexual Victimization in Indian Country: Barriers and Resources for Native Women Seeking Help PDF (13 p.) HTML by Sherry Hamby, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (May 2004)
    This document summarizes the barriers facing and resources available to American Indian victims of sexual victimization, with a focus on systemic barriers found in the organizations and communities most likely to serve native women. [More Info]
  • Sexual Violence and Adolescents PDF (16 p.) HTML by Holly Harner, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2003)
    Despite many similarities, the risk factors for and consequences of sexual violence within adolescent relationships differs from adult marital or cohabiting relationships. As such, programs must be tailored to meet the specialized needs of the population. [More Info]
  • Sexual Violence in the Lives of African American Women: Risk, Response, and Resilience PDF (11 p.) HTML by Carolyn M. West with contributions from Jacqueline Johnson, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2006)
    This paper synthesizes information on African American female victim/survivors. It addresses historical context, survivor traits, risk factors, health consequences, culturally sensitive responses, and resilience of survivors. [More Info]
  • Spouse Assault Replication Program: Studies of Effects of Arrest on Domestic Violence PDF (6 p.) HTML by Arlene Weisz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (Revised November 2001)
    Reviews NIJ studies on arrest policies for misdemeanor domestic assault, an attempt to replicate the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment (1984), which found that arrest was almost twice as effective as other police actions in preventing re-arrest. [More Info]
  • Substance Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence PDF (15 p.) HTML by Larry Bennett and Patricia Bland, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (May 2008)
    This document provides an overview of the research on the relationship between substance abuse and woman battering, covering the victim’s use of substances and the specific needs for domestic violence services for those with substance abuse problems. [More Info]
  • Teen Dating Violence: A Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts PDF (15 p.) HTML by Maura O'Keefe, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (April 2005)
    Provides a critical review of the dating violence literature with respect to potential risk factors for both perpetrators and victims and examines the empirical research regarding the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting teens. [More Info]
  • Towards an Understanding of Women's Use of Non-Lethal Violence in Intimate Heterosexual Relationships PDF (13 p.) HTML by Shamita Das Dasgupta, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (February 2001)
    The paper examines the complex issue of women's use of non-lethal violence against their male partners including a review of existing research, an examination of the motivations and context, and a critical analysis to inform policy and practice. [More Info]
  • Treatment of Adult Sex Offenders PDF (9 p.) HTML by Robert Prentky and Barbara Schwartz with contributions from Gail Burns-Smith, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2006)
    This Applied Research paper provides an overview of the current state of treatment of adult male sex offenders, with a focus on the effectiveness of treatment. [More Info]
  • Understanding National Rape Statistics PDF (13 p.) HTML by Dean Kilpatrick and Jenna McCauley with contributions from Grace Mattern, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper provides an overview of how estimates of sexual violence in the United States are produced, with particular emphasis on major sources of rape statistics at the national level. [More Info]
  • Update of the 'Battered Woman Syndrome' Critique PDF (13 p.) HTML by Mary Ann Dutton with contributions from Sue Osthoff and Melissa Dichter, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2009)
    This Applied Research paper reviews the definition, evolution, and utilization of “battered woman syndrome” in the courts and offers a critique of its framework and its use. [More Info]
  • The Use of Expert Testimony on Intimate Partner Violence PDF (12 p.) HTML by Kathleen J. Ferraro and Noël Bridget Busch-Armendariz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2009)
    This Applied Research paper presents an overview of the uses of expert testimony, the qualifications and roles of experts, the literature on the use of testimony on the effects of battering, and considerations for future research. [More Info]
  • Using Rapist Risk Factors to Set an Agenda for Rape Prevention PDF (16 p.) HTML by Raymond A. Knight and Judith Sims-Knight with contributions from Suzanne Brown-McBride, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (September 2009)
    This Applied Research paper reviews the empirical research on the behaviors, traits, developmental experiences, and biological antecedents that have been found to be associated with an increased probability that a male will become sexually aggressive. [More Info]
  • Violence Against Women and the Role of Religion PDF (8 p.) HTML by Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune and Rabbi Cindy Enger, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (March 2005)
    This document provides an overview of some of the basic issues and questions that confront religiously identified women who have experienced abuse, and outlines strategies for clergy and secular anti-violence advocates to reach out to one another. [More Info]
  • Welfare and Domestic Violence Against Women: Lessons from Research PDF (14 p.) HTML by Eleanor Lyon, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (August 2002)
    This paper provides a summary of the research on the connections between poverty, public assistance, employment, and violence against women. Implications for working with battered women who receive TANF are discussed in detail. [More Info]
  • Women's Experiences of Abuse as a Risk Factor for Incarceration PDF (13 p.) HTML by Mary E. Gilfus, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (December 2002)
    Violence perpetrated against women and girls increases their risk of arrest and incarceration; this paper examines the intersections of violence that are forcing abused girls and women into the criminal justice system not as victims, but as offenders. [More Info]
  • Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: An Overview (Part One) PDF (8 p.) HTML by Alan Berkowitz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2004)
    This document provides an overview of current efforts involving men in the prevention of violence against women. This document discusses men role in prevention, what is effective, and cultural issues and considerations in working with men. [More Info]
  • Working with Men to Prevent Violence Against Women: Program Modalities and Formats (Part Two) PDF (7 p.) HTML by Alan Berkowitz, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (October 2004)
    This document discusses best practices in prevention, provides an overview of different program modalities and formats, and reviews program philosophies that can be used in working with men to prevent violence against women. [More Info]
  • Working with Young Men Who Batter PDF (12 p.) HTML by Dean Peacock and Emily Rothman, VAWnet: The National Online Resource Center on Violence Against Women (November 2001)
    This document reviews juvenile BIPs, identifies risk factors for teen dating violence perpetration, describes efforts to prevent re-offenses, discusses shortcomings inherent in post-crisis intervention, and outlines current challenges within the field. [More Info]
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