1. Exploring Typology Categorizations of Male Perpetrators: A Methodology Study.
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Weber, Emily N., Taylor, Ashley R., Cantos, Arthur L., Amado, Barbara G., and DanielO'Leary, K.
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INTIMATE partner violence , *CRIMINAL records , *CRIMINAL behavior , *SELF-evaluation - Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators were categorized based on whether they were generally violent (GV) or family only violent (FO) using self-report or arrest records. Classification criteria to assess recidivism in perpetrators of IPV were evaluated herein to determine the incremental validity of using a perpetrator's criminal history in addition to their self-report information for categorization purposes. The concordance rates for categorizing subtypes of male perpetrators were compared for two methods, namely, self-report versus criminal history data. Categorizations were made based on self-reported history of violence and federal criminal records separately. Between measures consistency was defined as whether or not the self-report categorizations matched federal criminal record categorizations. It was hypothesized that self-report would not be sufficient as the sole method of categorizing male perpetrators, and the use of criminal history data would add to the validity of the categorization system. Self-reports of aggression were higher than criminal records of aggression. Using data sources together may yield the best outcomes for offenders and society. Implications are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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