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Efficacy Assessment of an Intervention Program With Batterers

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This study examines the efficacy of an intervention program with male batterers. Twenty-six batterers who attended the intervention and 19 batterers who did not attend the intervention were compared using self-report measures. Batterers who attended the intervention showed significant reductions in abusive behaviors, in attitudes toward domestic violence, in risk of future violence, and in psychopathology, and an increase in self-esteem and problem solving. These changes were confirmed at the 6-month follow-up. The control group also revealed reductions in abusive behaviors, psychopathology, and risk of violence; however, the intervention group showed higher effect sizes. Comparing the groups at post-test, differences were found on abusive behaviors, attitudes, and risk of violence; at the follow-up, differences were found on abusive behaviors, attitudes, self-esteem, and problem solving, with intervention group showing more positive changes. These findings suggest that the intervention program has a therapeutic effect and reduces the risk of future violence.

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Series Title

Small Group Research

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Publisher

Thousand Oaks : Sage Publications., 2015

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Language

English

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1046-4964

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Volume 46, Issue 4 Agustus 2015, pages 455-482

Subject(s)

Intimate partner violence
Effectiveness
Intervention program
Batterers

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