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

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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%), dysphoric volatile behavior (42.2%), and dysphoric general violence (32.2%) 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.

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  1. Graduate School of Social Work, Dominican University, 7200 W. Division, River Forest, IL, 60305, USA

    Charlie Stoops

  2. Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA

    Larry Bennett

  3. Master of Social Work Program, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA

    Neil Vincent

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This research was funded in-part by Dominican University’s faculty research grant, the County of Cook, and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

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Stoops, C., Bennett, L. & Vincent, N. Development and Predictive Ability of a Behavior-Based Typology of Men Who Batter. J Fam Viol 25, 325–335 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9294-8

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