Men Who Abuse Their Spouses: An Approach to Assessing Future Risk.

Goldsmith, Herbert R.

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ERIC Number: EJ416091

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Publication Date: 1990

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Men Who Abuse Their Spouses: An Approach to Assessing Future Risk.

Goldsmith, Herbert R.

Journal of Offender Counseling, Services & Rehabilitation, v15 n1 p45-56 1990

Studied risk assessment for abuse cases by examining cases (N=20) referred to local spouse treatment center. Focused on woman's perception of mate's personality/behavioral characteristics and relationship plus other situational factors. Confirmed majority of risk factors associated with spouse abuse as reported in the literature. Presents pilot risk assessment instrument. (Author/PVV)

Descriptors: Battered Women, Evaluation Methods, Family Violence, Interpersonal Relationship, Males, Measures (Individuals), Personality Traits, Spouses

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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