@article{ref1,
title="Do multiple outcomes and conditional factors improve prediction of batterer reassault?",
journal="Violence and victims",
year="2005",
author="Heckert, D. Alex and Gondolf, Edward W.",
volume="20",
number="1",
pages="3-24",
abstract="Researchers and practitioners recognize the need to develop better prediction of abuse and reassault among men referred to batterer programs. Previous approaches have produced relatively weak predictions for primarily dichotomized &quot;reassault versus no reassault&quot; outcomes. The primary objective of this research was to improve prediction using multinomial logistic regressions with multiple outcomes and conditional factors. We used a unique data set from a multisite batterer program evaluation with a large sample size (n = 840), a longitudinal 15-month follow-up, and high response rates (70% of the women). Multiple outcomes included no abuse, verbal abuse or controlling behavior, threats, one-time reassault, and repeated reassaults. Using multiple outcomes improved prediction with risk markers over prediction of a dichotomous outcome and suggests that &quot;repeat reassault&quot; should be distinguished from &quot;one-time reassault.&quot; Conditional factors did not substantially improve prediction. The low &quot;correct classification&quot; suggests, however, the difficulty of identifying the most dangerous batterers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-6708",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}