Patterns of Mutual and Nonmutual Spouse Abuse in the U.S. Army (1998–2002)

The pattern and severity of substantiated mutual and nonmutual spouse abuse between U.S. Army enlisted personnel and their spouses was determined for 1998 to 2002. The number of nonmutual and mutual abuse victims was equal in 1998, but by 2002 there were about twice as many non mutual as mutual victims. The rate per thousand of mutual abuse decreased by 58% while that of nonmutual abuse decreased by 13%. The rate per thousand of female victims was always greater than male victims for non-mutual abuse and the severity of abuse of female victims was always more severe than male victims. The active duty female had the highest risk of becoming a victim. These patterns of mutual and nonmutual domestic abuse in the U.S. Army suggest that prevention and educational approaches could be developed that would be useful to prevention specialists and to clinicians as the Army pursues avenues to reduce domestic violence.

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The Role of Stalking in Domestic Violence Crime Reports Generated by the Colorado Springs Police Department

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.15.4.427 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 15 (4) ◽

pp. 427-441 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

Patricia Tjaden ◽

Nancy Thoennes

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Police Department ◽

Male Victims ◽

Female Victims ◽

Colorado Springs ◽

Police Investigation ◽

Restraining Order ◽

Households With Children ◽

Crime Reports

A review of 1,785 domestic violence crime reports generated by the Colorado Springs Police Department found that 1 in 6 (16.5 percent) contained evidence the suspect stalked the victim. Female victims were significantly more likely than male victims to allege stalking by their partners (18.3 vs. 10.5 percent). Most stalkers were former rather than current intimates. Regardless of victims’ gender, reports with stalking allegations were significantly less likely to mention physical abuse or victim injury in the presenting condition, to involve households with children, or to involve victims and suspects who were using alcohol at the time of the report. Female victims who alleged stalking by their partner were significantly less likely than female victims who did not allege stalking to be emotionally distraught at the time of the report, but significantly more likely to have an active restraining order against the suspect, and to sign releases to facilitate the police investigation. Police almost never charged domestic violence stalking suspects with stalking, preferring instead to charge them with harassment or violation of a restraining order.

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Gender-based Violence against Men: A Muted Reality

Southern African Journal for Folklore Studies ◽

10.25159/1016-8427/4304 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Tsoaledi D. Thobejane ◽

Lobelo D. Mogorosi ◽

Ntshengedzeni V. Luthanda

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Domestic Abuse ◽

Significant Others ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Male Victims ◽

Gender Based Violence ◽

Local Municipality ◽

Gender Based ◽

Vhembe District

This article examines experiences of men who are victims of gender-based violence where women are perpetrators. There are masculinity expectations that if a man is in pain, he is not allowed to show his agony or cry in public, as suggested in the Sepedi proverb Monna ke nku o llela teng. These expectations make it difficult for male victims of domestic violence to report the abuse. Gender-based violence has to do with the abuse that is suffered by partners who are in relationships. This violence includes, but is not limited to physical, sexual, psychological, economic harm, and includes actions such as threats and coercion. Men usually do not speak out about their experiences due to the stigma attached to them being victims of female-perpetrated domestic abuse, as this study has shown. This article is based on the study of men who reported their experiences of abuse at the hands of their partners. The study was conducted in Vuwani within the Makhado Local Municipality, Vhembe District in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. The data showed that male victims of domestic violence are reluctant to speak out about their ordeal due to fear of being ridiculed by significant others in the society, such as their family members, peers and police officials.

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Alcohol Use in Nonmutual and Mutual Domestic Violence in the U.S. Army: 1998–2004

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.24.3.364 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 364-379 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

James E. McCarroll ◽

ZiZhong Fan ◽

Nicole S. Bell

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Alcohol Use ◽

Treatment Programs ◽

Hispanic Males ◽

Female Victims ◽

Male Offenders ◽

White Males ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Older Males ◽

The U.S

The association between alcohol use and substantiated incidents of nonmutual and mutual domestic violence between U.S. Army enlisted soldiers and their spouses was examined for the period 1998–2004. Maltreatment was always more severe in nonmutual incidents. Female victims experienced more severe maltreatment than males. Male offenders and victims were more likely to be drinking than females. For victims of both sexes, severity was greater when offenders were drinking. Older males were more likely to be offenders in nonmutual incidents. White males were more likely than Black or Hispanic males to be offenders in nonmutual incidents. There is a need for both domestic violence and alcohol treatment programs to focus on the increased risk of abuse when alcohol is involved.

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“I Have Guys Call Me and Say ‘I Can’t Be the Victim of Domestic Abuse’”: Exploring the Experiences of Telephone Support Providers for Male Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260520944551 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088626052094455

Author(s):

Benjamin Hine ◽

Elizabeth A. Bates ◽

Sarah Wallace

Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Domestic Abuse ◽

Academic Research ◽

Male Victims ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Service Engagement ◽

Abused Men ◽

Domestic Violence And Abuse ◽

Gender Specific

While previous studies have begun to provide evidence on the experiences of male victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA), current understanding in this area is still limited, and subject to narrow methods of inquiry. Moreover, little is known regarding the challenges of providing support to men in abusive relationships, and how barriers to effective service engagement are experienced by both men and service practitioners. This is an important area for exploration, as the gender-specific experiences and needs of men have been historically overlooked within academic research and service provision. The present study therefore had two principal aims: first, to provide more detailed information regarding the nature and context of abuse toward, and help-seeking experiences of, male victims, and second, to explore the experiences of those supporting abused men. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with four call handlers at a U.K. domestic abuse charity supporting male victims. Transcribed interviews were subjected to thematic analysis, revealing a superordinate theme of stereotypes and expectations of men which affected all the other three overarching and eight subthemes, including those detailing the range and severity of abuse suffered, the role of family and friends, barriers to reporting for abused men, and challenges in supporting them. Implications for services working with male victims of DVA are discussed: centered around the need for recognition, increased awareness, increased resourcing, and the provision of gender-inclusive services catering for the gender-specific needs of men.

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