Toward a Balanced Approach: Defining Police Roles in Responding to Domestic Violence

Responding to domestic violence poses unique challenges to law enforcement officers. Prior research has focused on issues such as officer safety and arrest policies but overlooked a critical component—the officers’ perception of their role in responding to domestic violence incidents. This study exp...

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Authors: Balenovich, John (Author) ; Grossi, Elizabeth (Author) ; Hughes, Thomas Smart 1786-1847 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2008
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2008, Volume: 33, Issue: 1, Pages: 19-31
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Keywords:
Role Conflict
Correctional roles
domestic violence
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Summary:Responding to domestic violence poses unique challenges to law enforcement officers. Prior research has focused on issues such as officer safety and arrest policies but overlooked a critical component—the officers’ perception of their role in responding to domestic violence incidents. This study explores how police officers define their roles through the use of focus group interviews with detectives assigned to a domestic violence unit. Findings include the identification of three role perspectives. Recommendations for a more balanced approach of these role perspectives in responding to domestic violence crimes through the use of more effective training, supervision, and evaluation are proposed.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-007-9028-5