NCJ Number
245507
Journal
Journal of Family Violence Volume: 28 Issue: 8 Dated: November 2013 Pages: 811-821
Date Published
November 2013
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This study evaluates the Spouse Violence Risk Assessment Inventory SVRA-I a new scale developed by the Israeli police to measure the likelihood of male perpetrators repeating violent behavior toward their partners.
Abstract
The Spouse Violence Risk Assessment Inventory SVRA-I is a new scale developed by the Israeli police to measure the likelihood of male perpetrators repeating violent behavior toward their partners. This article describes the objectives of the inventory, its distinction in comparison to existing inventories, and the process of its development. The preliminary study demonstrated a reasonable level of inter-rater reliability. Two subsequent studies examined the relationships between clinical assessments and SVRA-I scores, and additional two studies tested the validity of the inventory against criteria of repeated partner abuse. The inventory was found to be a valid and efficient tool for predicting recidivism of intimate partner violence IPV. In the discussion, we review the limitations of devices aimed at predicting repeated IPV. Abstract published by arrangement with Springer.