Perceptions of the Police by Female Victims of Domestic Partner Violence
| Autor: | Robert Apsler, Michele R. Cummins, Steven Carl |
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| Rok vydání: | 2003 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Sociology and Political Science Restraining order business.industry 050901 criminology 05 social sciences Human factors and ergonomics Poison control 050109 social psychology medicine.disease Suicide prevention Occupational safety and health Gender Studies Helpfulness Injury prevention medicine Domestic violence 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Medical emergency 0509 other social sciences Psychiatry business Law |
| Zdroj: | Violence Against Women. 9:1318-1335 |
| ISSN: | 1552-8448 1077-8012 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1077801203255554 |
| Popis: | For this study, 95 consecutive female victims who came to the attention of the police for a domestic violence incident involving a partner were interviewed. Victims' helpfulness ratings of police were very positive, and more than 80% would definitely call the police for help in the future. Most victims wanting their offenders arrested or wanting help with a restraining order received the help. However, many victims wanting help finding counseling were not helped. The impact on helpfulness ratings of receiving or not receiving desired assistance was mixed. Police arresting offenders despite victims' objections did not diminish victims' willingness to call the police in the future. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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