The ‘officer effect’ in risk assessment for domestic abuse: Findings from a mixed methods study in England and Wales

Research on risk assessment for domestic abuse has focused primarily on the predictive validity of specific tools; less attention has been paid to implementation of risk tools by practitioners. This paper presents findings from a mixed methods study in England and Wales. Multi-level modelling reveal...

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Authors: Myhill, Andy (Author) ; Hohl, Katrin (Author) ; Johnson, Kelly S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: European journal of criminology
Year: 2023, Volume: 20, Issue: 3, Pages: 856-877
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