Citation

Berk RA, Newton PJ. Am. Sociol. Rev. 1985; 50(2): 253-262.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, American Sociological Association)

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Abstract

In this paper we try to replicate the findings from the Minneapolis Spouse Abuse Experiment (Sherman and Berk, 1984). Using longitudinal data from the criminal justice system on 783 wife-battery incidents, an ex post factor design coupled with a propensity-score analysis reveals that arrests substantially reduce the number of new incidents of wife battery. In addition, the reductions are greatest for batterers whom the police would ordinarily be especially inclined to arrest. Policy and theoretical implications are discussed. (abstract Adapted from Source: American Sociological Review, 1985. Copyright © 1985 by the American Sociological Association)

Domestic Violence Intervention
Arrest Effects
Domestic Violence Offender
Spouse Abuse Offender
Spouse Abuse Intervention
Deterrence
Male Offender
Male Violence
Adult Male
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Law Enforcement Intervention
Offender Arrest
Violence Against Women
Partner Violence
California
Replication Studies
11-01