Abstract
Research on intervention programs for domestic violence (DV) perpetrators
in the United States and in Europe has started to shed light on these interventions
and the challenges they face in determining “what works” in those
regions. In Latin America, the research is almost nonexistent. This study presents
a literature review of studies and program protocols in Latin America and
the Caribbean, as well as the results of a continental survey on characteristics
and suggested standards for DV perpetrator programs in this region. Findings
indicate perpetrator interventions in this part of the world are in their
earliest stages along with the remaining challenges these involve. Suggested
standards in the areas of program effectiveness, evidence-based intake assessments,
tailoring of programs to minority group’s needs, the conceptualization
of DV, influential risk factors, and liaisons between academia and practice are
discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 316-352 |
Journal | Partner Abuse |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Springer Publishing Company is publisher and copyright holderKeywords
- domestic violence
- partner abuse interventions
- perpetrator interventions
- perpetrator
- programs
- program standards