scholarly journals Prevalence, Severity, and Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among Men and Women in Batterer Intervention Programs

Partner Abuse ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Wolford-Clevenger ◽  
Meagan J. Brem ◽  
Heather Zapor ◽  
JoAnna Elmquist ◽  
Gregory L. Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs ◽  
Court Mandated ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the robust association found between intimate partner violence perpetration and suicidal ideation (Ilgen et al., 2009), the understanding of the development of suicidal ideation among men and women court-mandated to attend batterer intervention programs is limited. Guided by the alcohol myopia model (Josephs & Steele, 1990) and escape theory of suicide (Baumeister, 1990), this cross-sectional study examined the prevalence and severity of suicidal ideation and whether alcohol problems strengthen the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Surveys were administered to 470 men and women court-mandated to attend batterer intervention programs. Results indicated that 33% of the sample experienced suicidal ideation (15% active ideation) during the 2 weeks prior to batterer intervention program entry. Moderation analyses indicated that as alcohol problems increased, the relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation strengthened. This work aids practitioners in assessing suicidal ideation in batterer intervention settings.

scholarly journals Motivations for Intimate Partner Violence in Men and Women Arrested for Domestic Violence and Court Referred to Batterer Intervention Programs

Partner Abuse ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
JoAnna Elmquist ◽  
John Hamel ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Lindsay Labrecque ◽  
Andrew Ninnemann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs

Research has attempted to elucidate men and women’s proximal motivations for perpetrating intimate partner violence (IPV). However, previous research has yet to clarify and resolve contention regarding whether motives for IPV are gender-neutral or gender-specific. Thus, the purpose of this study was to compare motives for physical IPV perpetration among a sample of men (n = 90) and women (n = 87) arrested for domestic violence and court referred to batterer intervention programs. Results demonstrated that the most frequently endorsed motives for IPV by both men and women were self-defense, expression of negative emotions, and communication difficulties. With the exception of expression of negative emotions and retaliation, with women endorsing these motives more often than men, there were no significant differences between men and women’s self-reported reasons for perpetrating physical aggression. The implications of these findings for future research and intervention programs are discussed.

Male IPV Perpetrators' Perspectives on Facilitation of Batterer Intervention Program: Results From a 2-Year Study

Partner Abuse ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 483-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Penelope K. Morrison ◽  
Patricia A. Cluss ◽  
Lynn Hawker ◽  
Elizabeth Miller ◽  
Donna George ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Partner Violence ◽  
Group Process ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs ◽  
High Degree

As part of a two-year ethnographic study of batterer intervention programs (BIPs) we interviewed 76 male perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV) on their perspectives regarding BIP facilitators. Participants endorsed a number of characteristics of facilitators that helped to reduce their resistance to the group process and assisted in engaging them in the learning process, including facilitators who were invested in the program and its mission, and displayed a non-judgmental demeanor. At the same time, they also endorsed facilitators who were honest with them and challenged them on their behavior, and who exhibited a high degree of experience in IPV. Additionally, participants endorsed the need to have a female facilitator as part of the group to further promote engagement and learning. This study has implications for thinking about what components of BIP facilitation might be important for reducing some of the resistance that may lead to client attrition, and how BIPs can better engage clients in prosocial behavioral changes.

Barriers to Compliance With Oregon Batterer Intervention Program Standards

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley L. Boal ◽  
Eric S. Mankowski
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
State Standards ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Training Requirements ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Barriers To Implementation

Although standards for batterer intervention programs (BIPs) have been adopted in nearly all U.S. states, there is no evidence that standards are implemented and no information about challenges programs may encounter in efforts to comply with standards. This study uses qualitative survey data from BIPs in the state of Oregon (N = 42) to identify barriers to implementation during a 2-year period following the introduction of state standards. Nine challenges were identified including difficulty finding qualified facilitators, inadequate funding, difficulty meeting training requirements, high workloads, trouble creating and maintaining collaborations, inability to accommodate diverse participant needs, conflict between state standards and county requirements, and perceived gaps between standards and evidence-based practices. These findings inform controversy surrounding BIP standards and efforts to increase BIP effectiveness.

Trait Jealousy Moderates the Relationship Between Alcohol Problems and Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in Batterer Intervention Programs

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1132-1148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meagan J. Brem ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Emily F. Rothman ◽  
Jeff R. Temple ◽  
Gregory L. Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Alcohol Problems ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs

Informed by alcohol myopia theory and Leonard’s heuristic model of intimate partner violence (IPV), we hypothesized that alcohol problems would positively relate to IPV among men with high, but not low, trait jealousy. We collected cross-sectional, self-report data from 74 men arrested for domestic violence and court-ordered to batterer intervention programs (BIP). Alcohol problems positively related to physical and sexual IPV among men with high, but not low, trait jealousy. Results provide preliminary support for the need for BIP to target both jealousy-related cognitions and alcohol problems. Future research should investigate jealousy in relation to alcohol-related IPV.

scholarly journals Suicidal Ideation Among Women Court-Referred to Batterer Intervention Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caitlin Wolford-Clevenger ◽  
JoAnna Elmquist ◽  
Heather Zapor ◽  
Jeniimarie Febres ◽  
Lindsay T. Labrecque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs

scholarly journals Hazardous Gambling among Women Court-Mandated to Batterer Intervention Programs

2010 ◽  
pp. no-no ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope Brasfield ◽  
Ryan Shorey ◽  
Jeniimarie Febres ◽  
David Strong ◽  
Gregory L. Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs ◽  
Court Mandated

More Likely to Dropout, but What if They Don’t? Partner Violence Offenders With Alcohol Abuse Problems Completing Batterer Intervention Programs

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 1958-1981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marisol Lila ◽  
Enrique Gracia ◽  
Alba Catalá-Miñana
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention ◽  
Batterer Intervention Programs ◽  
Batterer Intervention Program

There is general consensus that alcohol abuse is a risk factor to be considered in batterer intervention programs. Intimate partner violence perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems are more likely to dropout of batterer intervention programs. However, there is little research on intimate partner violence perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems completing batterer intervention programs. In this study, we analyze drop-out rates among perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems and explore whether perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems completing a batterer intervention program differ from those who do not have alcohol abuse problems in a number of outcomes. The sample was 286 males convicted for intimate partner violence against women, attending a community-based batterer intervention program. Final (i.e., recidivism) and proximal (i.e., risk of recidivism, responsibility attributions, attitudes toward violence, sexism, psychological adjustment, and social integration) intervention outcomes were analyzed. Chi-square test, binary logistic regression, and one-way ANOVA were conducted. Results confirmed higher dropout rates among perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems. Results also showed a reduction in alcohol abuse among perpetrators with alcohol abuse problems completing the batterer intervention program. Finally, results showed that, regardless of alcohol abuse problems, perpetrators who completed the batterer intervention program showed improvements in all intervention outcomes analyzed. Perpetrators both with and without alcohol abuse problems can show positive changes after completing an intervention program and, in this regard, the present study highlights the need to design more effective adherence strategies for intimate partner violence perpetrators, especially for those with alcohol abuse problems.

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