The impact of sentencing options on recidivism among domestic violence offenders: A case study

Past domestic violence research has tended to focus on issues related to law enforcement responses. More recently, the focus has shifted to other components of the criminal justice system, such as prosecution and correctional responses, to determine the best way to reduce domestic violence. This pro...

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Main Author: Gross, Melissa (Author)
Contributors: Cramer, Elizabeth P. ; Forte, Janett ; Gordon, Jill A. ; Kunkel, Tara ; Moriarty, Laura J.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2000
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2000, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 301-312
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Keywords:
Domestic Violence Offender
Sentencing Option
Criminal Justice Intervention
Domestic Violence Case
Domestic Violence
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Summary:Past domestic violence research has tended to focus on issues related to law enforcement responses. More recently, the focus has shifted to other components of the criminal justice system, such as prosecution and correctional responses, to determine the best way to reduce domestic violence. This project is a case study of 177 male convicted domestic violence offenders who were sentenced to one of five options: community corrections; jail; a suspended sentence; private counseling, a fine, or restitution; and advisement. The focus of this inquiry is on the likelihood of each sanction reducing future arrests and convictions for domestic violence. The results reveal that no one sanction is more effective than the other options.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02887600