Citation

Giles J. N. Zeal. Med. J. 2005; 118(1225): U1731.

Affiliation

geewiz@ihug.co.nz

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, New Zealand Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16286944

Abstract

The media are quick to exploit research reports that appear to show women and men are equally violent. Unfortunately, while such reports contradict the observations of experienced medical workers, police, court personnel, and Women's Refuge workers, they do influence public perceptions and may undermine policies designed to prevent and reduce male partner violence against women. This article examines research claims of women's equivalent violence and explains why study outcomes claiming equal violence must not be accepted at face value.

Language: en