TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Are abused women's protective actions associated with reduced threats, stalking, and violence perpetrated by their male intimate partners?
JO  - Violence against women
A1  - Messing, Jill Theresa
A1  - O'Sullivan, Chris S.
A1  - Cavanaugh, Courtenay E.
A1  - Webster, Daniel W.
A1  - Campbell, Jacquelyn
SP  - 263
EP  - 286
VL  - 23
IS  - 3
N2  - Victims of intimate partner violence may take various actions to protect themselves from their partner. This research examined the association between abused women's (N = 755) protective strategies at baseline and her partner's threats, stalking, and moderate and severe violence 8 months later. Emergency domestic violence shelter and orders of protection significantly reduced subsequent abuse. Receiving medical treatment was associated with a significant increase in violence, and security devices (e.g., mace, changing locks) with an increase in stalking. Safety planning and other strategies had no statistical association with abuse at follow-up. Future research should continue to examine the efficacy of safety strategies.<br><br>© The Author(s) 2016.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1077-8012
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801216640381
ID  - ref1
ER  -