Citation

Berk RA, Campbell A, Klap R, Wetern B. Am. Sociol. Rev. 1992; 57(5): 698-708.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, American Sociological Association)

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Abstract

We examine the deterrent effect of arrest in incidents of spouse abuse. The data are from field experiments conducted in four cities ó Milwaukee, Omaha, Dade County (Florida), and Colorado Springs. On the average, arrest is no more effective than other police interventions in reducing new incidents of violence. However, arrest has differential effects on subsequent violence depending on the background of the offender. The implications of the findings for social science theory and public policy are discussed. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Sociological Review, 1992. Copyright © 1992 by the American Sociological Association)

Wisconsin
Nebraska
Florida
Colorado
Arrest and Apprehension
Arrest Effects
Deterrence
Police Intervention
Law Enforcement Intervention
Police Response
Domestic Violence Offender
Spouse Abuse Offender
Partner Violence
Violence Against Women
Adult Male
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Offender Arrest
Male Offender
Male Violence
Offender Recidivism
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