Evaluating batterer counseling programs: A difficult task showing some effects and implications

Gondolf, Edward W.

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“…self-esteem, problem solving, communicational skills) are more effective in recidivism prevention, the assessment of dimensions addressed during the intervention are of extreme relevance. Different studies revealed that batterers' assessment should be multidimensional, using different sources and centred in different dimensions 21,30,63 . Assessments based only in recidivism led to a reducibility of intervention programs.…”

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“…It is known that different theoretical approaches, designs and statistical analysis can produce unequal results. Additionally, similar programs with different participants in different contexts can also generate dissimilar results 21 . Therefore, in order to know the efficacy of the intervention with batterers a review of experimental, quasi-experimental and post-facto studies that assessed the efficacy of such programs was performed.…”

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The current practices of intervention with batterers

Cunha¹,

Gonçalves²

2014

Rev. psiquiatr. clín.

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Background: Since the 70s there was a proliferation of intervention programs for batterers; however the results remain controversial. Objectives: This study aims to analyse the literature published between the years of 2000 and 2013 about the effectiveness of the intervention with batterers. Methods: A review of papers about intervention with batterers published during this period (2000-2013) was conducted. Social sciences databases were checked. Papers about programs for a specific public or programs with a broad intervention focus, and with female and homosexual offenders were excluded. Results: Thirty-six studies that described 37 intervention programs fulfilled the inclusion criteria. In general, the analysed programs adopted a group format (70.3%) and a cognitive-behavioural (56.8%) or psychoeducational (18.9%) intervention model (32.4% assumed to adopt a Duluth model). Concerning the effectiveness, results showed success rates of 39.4%-97%, dropout rates of 10%-58% and recidivism rates of 0%-65.9%. Discussion: The effectiveness of intervention with batterers remains controversial, which seems to be due to the different methodologies used in the studies. Despite the inconsistencies, programs for perpetrators are an important way to reduce intimate partner violence recidivism.

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The current practices of intervention with batterers

Cunha¹,

Gonçalves²

2014

Rev. psiquiatr. clín.

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“…A maioria dos homens autores de violência contra mulheres não se responsabiliza por seus atos espontaneamente 17 , resiste aos esforços dos facilitadores para levá-los a expressar empatia e fragilidades 16 , e não adere a intervenções que exigem que assumam outros discursos 18 . Altas taxas de abandono sustentam os resultados artificialmente positivos dessas intervenções: muitas vezes, apenas os participantes que cumprem o "tratamento" prescrito são avaliados, usando os homens que desistem como grupo controle 19 , como se esses abandonos não fossem também resultados da intervenção; ou ainda, avalia-se o efeito das intervenções em função da "dose" de tratamento recebida 20 , o que permite novamente desconsiderar o abandono enquanto resultado negativo. O mesmo acontece quando muitas intervenções descritas na literatura selecionam ativamente uma minoria de participantes já motivados.…”

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Desconstruindo expectativas de gênero a partir de uma posição minoritária: como dialogar com homens autores de violência contra mulheres?

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Paiva

2017

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“…En el ámbito internacional se han realizado diferentes revisiones sistemáticas de este tipo de programas desarrollados tanto en el medio comunitario como dentro de la prisión (Aldarondo, 2002;Babcock, Green y Robie, 2004;Feder y Wilson, 2005;Gondolf, 2004;Lemire, Rondeau, Brochu, Schneeberger y Brodeur, 1996;Murphy y Ting, 2010;Sartin, Hansen y Huss, 2006;Saunders, 2008). Respecto a su efectividad, dichas revisiones no han proporcionado resultados concluyentes.…”

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Intervención psicológica en la comunidad en hombres condenados por violencia de género

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Resumen: En este trabajo se presentan los resultados obtenidos en un programa de intervención psicológica dirigido a hombres condenados por violencia contra la pareja. La muestra se compone de 62 hombres que se distribuyen en tres condiciones de tratamiento: Terapia Grupal Abierta (N = 15); Terapia Grupal Estructurada (N = 16); Terapia Individual (N = 16) y un grupo de control (N = 15). La evaluación del efecto del programa se lleva a cabo mediante un diseño cuasi experimental y medidas antes y después de la intervención. En relación con las variables analizadas, los resultados no son concluyentes, si bien se identifican diferencias entre las condiciones de tratamiento. Los resultados muestran diferencias pre y posttratamiento en la valoración de los logros de los participantes entre los formatos individual y grupal. En el formato grupal, la condición de Terapia Grupal Estructurada muestra valores de cambio más significativos en los cuestionarios administrados. Por otra parte, en el post-tratamiento, aumentan en la condición de Terapia Individual las medias en las siguientes variables del SCL-90-R (Sensibilidad interpersonal, Depresión, Hostilidad, IGS, PSDI y TP). Se discute la pertinencia del uso de cuestionarios de autoinforme en la evaluación de este tipo de programas. Palabras clave: Violencia contra la pareja; hombres agresores; programas de intervención por mandato judicial; cuasi-experimento.Title: Efficacy of different treatment modalities in men convicted of intimate partner violence. Abstract: The results obtained in a psychological intervention program for men convicted of intimate partner violence are presented in this study. The sample consists of 62 men distributed into three treatment modalities: unstructured group therapy (N = 15); structured group therapy (N = 16); individual therapy (N = 16), and control group (N = 15). A quasiexperimental design with pre and post intervention assessment is used to measure the effect of the treatment modality. Although the results obtained are not conclusive in the variables analysed, some differences between treatment options are observed. Pre and post differences are observed between individual and group therapy regarding participants' goal achievements. When comparing the two group formats, the structured therapy group shows more significant values of change in the administered questionnaires. In the individual therapy format, post treatment measures show higher values in the following scores of the SCL-90-R (Interpersonal Sensitivity, Depression, Hostility, GSI, PSDI and PST). We discuss the relevance of using self-report questionnaires in evaluating such programs.

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Evaluating batterer counseling programs: A difficult task showing some effects and implications

Cited by 209 publications

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The current practices of intervention with batterers

The current practices of intervention with batterers

Desconstruindo expectativas de gênero a partir de uma posição minoritária: como dialogar com homens autores de violência contra mulheres?

Intervención psicológica en la comunidad en hombres condenados por violencia de género

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