Recidivism Among Spousal Abusers: Predictions and Program Evaluation

• NCJ Number: 233879
• Journal: Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 21 Issue: 6 Dated: June 2006 Pages: 703-716
• Author(s): Bryan Hendricks; Todd Werner; Lee Shipway; Greg J. Turinetti
• Date Published: June 2006
• Length: 14 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The relative effectiveness of two interventions for dealing with 200 court-referred spousal abusers is examined.

Abstract

The overall failure rate is 17.5 percent, with most recidivism occurring during the first 6 months after treatment. Offenders who completed a 14-week group treatment program called SAFE manifest significantly lower rates of recidivism (10.6 percent) than do offenders who did not complete the mandated treatment (38.8 percent). Some high-risk clients are referred to a cognitive restructuring treatment program called R&R, and those completing both programs (despite their high-risk status) have a recidivism rate of only 23.5 percent. Prediction of recidivism is difficult, with the LSI-R scores correctly predicting only 66 percent of the outcomes, using a cut score of 11.5. The exploration of other predictors is encouraged. (Published Abstract) Tables and references