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ERIC Number: EJ841901
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1050-9674
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Psychological and Demographic Predictors of Treatment Attrition among Women Assaulters
Carney, Michelle M.; Buttell, Frederick P.
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, v38 n4 p7-25 2004
Objective: The purpose of this study was to: (a) investigate differences in demographic variables and psychological variables between treatment completers and dropouts among abusive women in a treatment program for domestic violence offenders; and, (b) create a predictive model that would correctly identify women at greatest risk of dropping out of the program. Method: The study employed a secondary analysis of 50 women, 25 treatment completers and 25 dropouts in treatment for domestic violence offenses. Results: Analysis indicated that very few of the demographic and psychological variables differentiated between treatment completers and dropouts. However, a logistic regression model was developed that correctly predicted treatment completion for 76% of the sample. Conclusion: Implications of the findings for improving retention rates among women attending batterer treatment programs were explored and discussed. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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