Citation

Abel EM. J. Fam. Violence 2001; 16(4): 401-420.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

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Abstract

Although some authors have suggested that women "batterers" may really be self-defending victims, to date, no research has been initiated to empirically support this assertion. This paper describes the design and outcomes of a research project that investigated the similarities and differences between women adjudicated as domestic violence "batterers" and women identified as domestic violence "victims." Findings indicated group similarities in the areas of exposure to violence and social service utilization. Although both groups reported high levels of trauma symptomology, "victim" scores were significantly higher. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Family Violence, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by Springer)

Domestic Violence Offender
Domestic Violence Victim
Spouse Abuse Offender
Spouse Abuse Victim
Female Victim
Female Violence
Female Offender
Adult Offender
Adult Female
Adult Victim
Adult Violence
Offender Characteristics
Victim Characteristics
Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
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