Clearly We’ve Only Just Begun: Developing Effective Prevention Programs for Intimate Partner Violence

Langhinrichsen‐Rohling, Jennifer; Capaldi, Deborah M.

doi:10.1007/s11121-012-0310-5

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“…Over the years, the science of intimate partner assessment has improved as has the science of evidence-based practice in psychological and correctional interventions. Advances in establishing the evidence base for what can reduce partner abuse, however, has been compromised by dogma and research weak methodologies (Bowen, 2011;Langhinrichsen-Rohling & Capaldi, 2012). The field of partner abuse interventions should draw from various domains that provide insight on what needs to be done to further reduce violence within families and relationships.…”

Section: Abstract: Partner Abuse; Domestic Violence; Dynamic Risk Facmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Effective Corrections Principles (RNR) to Partner Abuse Interventions

Stewart¹,

Flight

Slavin-Stewart

2013

Partner Abuse

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Results of outcome evaluations of the domestic violence (DV) programs are not encouraging. Overall, the most optimistic conclusion is that these programs have only a modest impact on reducing repeat partner violence. Recently, there are calls for DV programs to "grow up," adapt a paradigm shift, shed ideology, and determine how the maximum impact can be realized from work to reduce intimate partner violence (IPV). The following review examines why program results are so unconvincing and proposes a comprehensive framework to advance the field. Specifically, it recommends that applying the risk-need-responsivity (RNR) principles of effective corrections could substantially improve treatment results. Using this framework, the article identifies selected risk assessment tools to screen offenders into appropriate levels of service (the risk principle) and provides an extensive review of the literature on appropriate targets for change (the need principle). Problems with substance use (particularly alcohol abuse), emotion management, self-regulation, and attitudes supportive of partner abuse have substantial empirical support as factors related to IPV. There is weaker but promising support for targeting the impact of association with peers who are supportive of abuse of women, poor communication skills, and motivation to change abusive behavior patterns. Responsivity could be enhanced through incorporation of motivational interviewing techniques, the processes of change identified in the Transtheoretical Model, solution-focused and strength-based approaches, and attention to identity programs and practice Applying Effective Corrections Principles 495 change and cultural issues. In addition, the review describes strategies to insure ongoing program integrity, a key factor in implementing effective interventions.

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Section: Abstract: Partner Abuse; Domestic Violence; Dynamic Risk Facmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applying Effective Corrections Principles (RNR) to Partner Abuse Interventions

Stewart¹,

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Slavin-Stewart

2013

Partner Abuse

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“…As already pointed out by a number of authors (Bograd & Mederos, 1999;Hrapczynski et al, 2012;Langhinrichsen-Rohling & Capaldi, 2012;McCollum & Stith, 2008;Stith & McCollum, 2011;Whitaker et al, 2007), having the couple together in therapy can have the following benefits:…”

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“…The couple therapy talk which we analyzed, and which we report here, does in our view provide a fairly typical representation of situational couple violence in psychological IPV-a phenomenon which has wide prevalence (Langhinrichsen-Rohling, 2010), but which has not been much researched in terms of treatment. It is worth emphasizing that the study reported here addresses the recognized gap between research and practice in IPV (Babcock et al, 2004;Langhinrichsen-Rohling & Capaldi, 2012;Stith et al, 2012). It does so from a position of some closeness to the topic, given that two of the authors of this article were also the therapists in the therapeutic process analyzed.…”

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“…At the same time, there has been a paradigm shift in research, with an increasing focus on the role of dyadic interactions in the production of violence (Langhinrichsen-Rohling & Capaldi, 2012). Recently a special section of Prevention Science Journal was dedicated to this dyadic focus shift in IPV (see Prevention Science, 2012).…”

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“…Recently a special section of Prevention Science Journal was dedicated to this dyadic focus shift in IPV (see Prevention Science, 2012). Some evidence in favor of a dyadic view was presented, including evidence that IPV is predominantly bidirectional, contextual, and situational, and that it can change from one relationship to another, even for the same individual (Langhinrichsen-Rohling, 2010;Langhinrichsen-Rohling & Capaldi, 2012). It should be emphasized that this is a highly critical point, so far as it might be seen as tending to "absolve" the abusive partner from his/her violent behavior.…”

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Increasing Responsibility, Safety, and Trust Through a Dialogical Approach: A Case Study in Couple Therapy for Psychological Abusive Behavior

Vall

Seikkula

Laitila

et al. 2014

Journal of Family Psychotherapy

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This article reports an analysis of conjoint therapy for psychological intimate partner violence, treated via a dialogical approach. The article reviews current controversies surrounding this treatment modality and its outcome. The dialogical approach is presented as an appropriate method for analyzing and understanding the issue of violence, but it is emphasized that the focus on communication does not involve a return to a systemic perspective on intimate partner violence. Four important dimensions are identified as emerging in conjoint treatment for psychological intimate partner violence, namely responsibility, safety, trust, and the role of the therapists. The Dialogical Investigations of Happenings of Change method was used to analyze the transcripts of the therapy sessions. The results on these four dimensions, as identified via a dialogical method, are illustrated with transcript vignettes. Finally, there is discussion of the contribution that the dialogical approach 275 276 B. Vall et al. can make in conjoint therapy for psychological intimate partner violence, with mention also of the implications for research and for clinical practice.

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Reductions of intimate partner violence resulting from supplementing children with omega‐3 fatty acids: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, stratified, parallel‐group trial

Portnoy

Raine

Liu

et al. 2018

Aggressive Behavior

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Omega-3 supplementation has been found to reduce externalizing behavior in children. Reciprocal models of parent-child behavior suggest that improving child behavior could lead to improvements in parent behavior, however no study has examined whether omega-3 supplementation in children could reduce intimate partner violence or child maltreatment by their adult caregivers. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, stratified, parallel group trial, a community sample of children were randomized to receive either a fruit drink containing 1 gm of omega-3 fats (Smartfish Recharge; Omega-3 group, n = 100) or the same fruit drink without omega-3's (Placebo group, n = 100). Child participants, adult caregivers, and research staff were blinded to group assignment. Adult caregivers reported inter-partner and child-directed physical assault and psychological aggression at baseline, 6 months (end of treatment) and 12 months (6 months post-treatment) using the Conflicts Tactics Scale. Caregivers of children in the omega-3 group reported long-term reductions in psychological aggression in a group × time interaction. Improvements in adult psychological aggression were correlated with improvements in child externalizing behavior scores. No differences were reported for child maltreatment. This study is the first to show that omega-3 supplementation in children can reduce inter-partner psychological aggression among adult caregivers not receiving supplements. Findings suggest that improving child behavior through omega-3 supplementation could have long-term benefits to the family system as a whole.

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Clearly We’ve Only Just Begun: Developing Effective Prevention Programs for Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 42 publications

References 32 publications

Applying Effective Corrections Principles (RNR) to Partner Abuse Interventions

Applying Effective Corrections Principles (RNR) to Partner Abuse Interventions

Increasing Responsibility, Safety, and Trust Through a Dialogical Approach: A Case Study in Couple Therapy for Psychological Abusive Behavior

Reductions of intimate partner violence resulting from supplementing children with omega‐3 fatty acids: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, stratified, parallel‐group trial

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