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Peer reviewedKlinger, David A. – Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 1995
Data from an observational study of police behavior are used to test the thesis that arrest is less likely for spousal violence. Findings indicate that although officers are unlikely to arrest in spousal assault cases, they are equally unlikely to arrest in other types of violence. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Battered Women, Crime, Criminal Law, Family Problems
Peer reviewedSaunders, Daniel G. – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1995
Studied 111 police officers. Predicted that those inclined to arrest victims of domestic violence would have more negative stereotypes and attitudes toward victims and women. Results showed that those with an inclination to arrest victims believed domestic violence is justified situationally and that women stay in violent relationships for…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Family Problems, Family Violence, Females
