Development and Predictive Ability of a Behavior-Based Typology of Men Who Batter

• NCJ Number: 230080
• Journal: Journal of Family Violence Volume: 25 Issue: 3 Dated: April 2010 Pages: 325-335
• Author(s): Charlie Stoops; Larry Bennett; Neil Vincent
• Date Published: April 2010
• Length: 11 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority; Cook County; Dominican Unversity
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study investigated the ability of a behavior-based typology to predict BIP compliance, completion rates, and re-arrest rates for men adjudicated for domestic violence-related charges.

Abstract

This study explores the existence and predictive ability of a behavior-based typology of men who were adjudicated for a domestic violence crime in an urban criminal justice system. Data from 671 men who completed a 2-hour biopsychosocial assessment were analyzed using cluster analysis. Findings indicate a typology of low level criminality (25.6 percent), dysphoric volatile behavior (42.2 percent), and dysphoric general violence (32.2 percent) similar to previous typologies, but with some unique characteristics. The behavior-based typology predicted both program completion and subsequent rearrest. This study provides preliminary support for the development of typological assessment in criminal justice and BIP settings for early identification of men who may need additional interventions. Tables and references (Published Abstract)