Police Recognition of the Links between Spouse Abuse and Child Abuse

Browne, Kevin D.; Hamilton, Catherine E.

doi:10.1177/1077559599004002006

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“…Researchers have unwittingly discovered potential behavioural variables that discriminate between types of family dyads. Browne and Hamilton (1999) in an examination of the links between child and spouse abuse, reported that those cases with an overlap of both child and spouse abuse in one household displayed greater severity of domestic violence. Therefore, it is plausible that the type of offender who abuses both spouse and children is more severe in his violent actions than those offending solely against their partner.…”

Section: Family Typologies In Relation To Domestic Violencementioning

confidence: 99%

The heterogeneity of spouse abuse: a review

Dixon

Browne

2003

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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Recent research suggests that spouse abusers are not a homogenous group. Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart (1994) propose three types of domestic violent men; Family Only, Generally Violent/Antisocial and Dysphoric/ Borderline Personality. This theoretical classification is compared to nine empirical research studies and two hypothetical studies, which can be found in the literature dated from 1994 onwards. The review provides support for the three-fold typology. The total averages of offenders classified by Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuarts (1994) typology across the studies were 50%, 30% and 20% respectively. However, when sample type was considered a significant difference between court referrals and volunteers was found for the men's distribution across the three types, with court referred men being less likely to be categorised into the Family Only group.All research to date is criticised for its narrow focus on the offender and its lack of a scientific profiling approach. Other factors such as the context, triggers for violence and the behavioural actions of the victim need to be considered. A more holistic family focused typology is suggested to be more appropriate for those victims who do not want to separate from their violent spouse.Key Words: Family Violence, Spouse Abuse, Typologies, ProfilingThe Heterogeneity of Spouse Abuse: A Review.Violence within the family is a common phenomenon of modern society, occurring across most cultures (Levinson, 1989). In 1996, The World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA49.25 that declared violence as a priority in public health, together with resolution WHA5019, which called upon member states of the United Nations to eliminate violence against women and children. Hence a science-based public health approach to preventing violence was adopted by The World Health Organisation Task Force on Violence and Health (2000). They recommended four major objectives: The first to define and characterise different types of violence and assess their consequences. The second to understand the causes of violence and identify risk factors for aggressive behaviour. The third to identify best practice and evaluate interventions aimed at preventing violence. The fourth to strengthen the capacity of the health and social systems to disseminate knowledge and implement programs to reduce violence in society, especially that directed at women and children.One of the greatest areas of public health concern is violence in the context of the family. 'People are more likely to be killed, physically assaulted, hit, beaten up, slapped or spanked in their own homes by other family members than anywhere else, or by anyone else in our society ' (Gelles and Cornell, 1990: 11). The Home office (1992) reported that domestic violence accounted for between 42 -49% of all female homicides in the UK.Survey data compiled by the United Nations Statistical Office (2000) disclosed that in the U.S, 28% of women had been physically attacked by an intimate partner in the last year, whilst 25% of women in ...

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Section: Family Typologies In Relation To Domestic Violencementioning

confidence: 99%

The heterogeneity of spouse abuse: a review

Dixon

Browne

2003

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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110

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“…As Osofsky (2003) states "the necessary integration of this perspective into the work of law enforcement, the judicial system and social service providers has not yet occurred" (p161). Indeed, research examining police recognition of the links between spouse and child abuse demonstrated a lack of referral between Child Protection Units and Domestic Violent Units (Browne & Hamilton, 1999), highlighting a partnership gap. The Police are in a position to aid the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment by providing child protection professionals with information on the criminal background of a parent who has aggressed against their intimate partner.…”

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“…Indeed, some professionals have judged families with co-occuring child and partner abuse to be a higher risk to children, in terms of injury severity and are thus deemed to be more in need of services (Beeman et al, 2001;Browne & Hamilton, 1999).…”

Section: The Co-occurrence Of Family Violencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The presence of intimate partner violence in the family home has been shown to be a significant risk factor for various forms of child abuse and neglect (Browne, 1993;Browne & Hamilton, 1999;Cox et al, 2003;Rumm et al, 2000;Tajima, 2000). Children living with partner abuse are at risk of being the direct victims of separate incidents of abuse by the parent/s and/or getting caught up in the parental violence.…”

Section: The Co-occurrence Of Family Violencementioning

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The Co-occurrence of Child and Intimate Partner Maltreatment in the Family: Characteristics of the Violent Perpetrators

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fathers were significantly more likely to maltreat both their partner and child (57%) than mothers (26%) and mothers were significantly more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than fathers. PF fathers conducted the highest amount of physical and/or sexual child maltreatment whilst MC and MV mothers perpetrated the highest amount of child neglect. Few significant differences between mothers were found. PF fathers had significantly more factors associated with development of a criminogenic lifestyle than PC fathers. Marked gender differences were demonstrated with PF fathers demonstrating significantly more antisocial characteristics, less mental health problems and fewer feelings of isolation than MF mothers. MC mothers had significantly more childhood abuse, mental health problems, parenting risk factors and were significantly more likely to be biologically related to the child than PC fathers. This study suggests that violent families should be assessed and treated in a holistic manner, considering the effects of partner violence upon all family members, rather than exclusively intervening with the violent man.

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“…Freqüentemente situações de agressão conjugal (violência doméstica contra a mulher) estão associadas aos maus-tratos contra a criança (Browne & Hamilton, 1999;Kerig & Fedorowicz, 1999;Machado, 1996;McCaghy, 1985;Shipman, Rossman & West, 1999).…”

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Famílias que maltratam: uma tentativa de socialização pela violência

Weber

Viezzer²,

Brandenburg³

et al. 2002

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ResumoEsta pesquisa teve como objetivo descrever o perfil das famílias envolvidas nas denúncias feitas ao programa SOS Criança de Curitiba entre os anos de 1995 e 2000. As pesquisadoras examinaram o conteúdo de 400 documentos, que continham o registro de crianças e adolescentes (entre 0 e 18 anos) vítimas de maus-tratos. A análise das denúncias comprovadas revelou que os vizinhos denunciaram mais freqüentemente (64,9%). As denúncias envolveram 51,0% de casos de agressão física, 34,4% de negligência intrafamiliar, 7,3% de abandono e 7,3% de abuso sexual. Das vítimas, 48,5% eram do sexo feminino e 51,5% do sexo masculino. Dos agressores, 54,1% eram mães, 15,3% eram pais e 14,4% eram pais e mães. Os maus-tratos são um desrespeito contra as crianças e ferem seus direitos. Concluiu-se que a situação é de urgência, necessitando mais estudos científicos e medidas sociais mais eficazes. Palavras-chave: Maus-tratos; Violência doméstica contra a criança; Agressão física. Abusive families: an attempt of socialization through the violence AbstractThe goal of the current study was to describe the profile of the families involved in complaints done to the SOS Criança of Curitiba from 1995 to 2000. The researchers examined the content of 400 documents, related to the record of the victimized children and adolescents (aged 0-18 years old). The analysis of the data (which delations were confirmed) revealed that most of the complaints (64,9%) came from neighborhoods. The complaints involved 51,0% cases of physical aggression, 34,4% of neglect, 7,3% of abandon and 7,3% of sexual abuse. About the victims: 48,5% were girls and 51,5% were boys. About the aggressors: 54,1% were mothers, 15,3% were fathers and 14,4% were both of them. Abuse is disrespect against children and their rights. Authors conclude that the situation is urgent, more scientific studies and more social attitudes are necessary. Keywords: Child maltreatment; Domestic violence; Child abuse. IntroduçãoMaus-tratos contra crianças e adolescentes na esfera doméstica fazem parte de um debate que inclui tanto a criança como sujeito de direitos, quanto as práticas educativas parentais e o compromisso da comunidade em relação à prevenção e identificação dos casos. Entende-se maus-tratos como negligência (abandono e o não-oferecimento de necessidades básicas da criança) ou abuso físico, emocional ou sexual. Considera-se que existe ocorrência de violência física quando uma criança ou adolescente foi vítima de danos ou correu risco de danos como resultado de ser agredida com a mão ou outro objeto, ou ser chutada, sacudida, jogada, queimada, ou golpeada pelos pais ou responsáveis. Diversos autores (Newell, 1989;Straus, 1994;Hyman, 1997;Guerra, 1998;Azevedo & Guerra, 2001;Weber, 2001) consideram que bater nos filhos insere-se num só continuum de violência que vai desde uma simples palmada até o espancamento. Negligência física refere-se a prejuízo ou risco como resultado de formas inadequadas de nutrição, vestimenta, higiene e supervisão. Abuso emocional inclui abuso verbal, puni...

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Police Recognition of the Links between Spouse Abuse and Child Abuse

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

The heterogeneity of spouse abuse: a review

The heterogeneity of spouse abuse: a review

The Co-occurrence of Child and Intimate Partner Maltreatment in the Family: Characteristics of the Violent Perpetrators

Famílias que maltratam: uma tentativa de socialização pela violência

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