Situational prevention of domestic violence: A review of security-based programs

Timothy Prenzler; Lauren Fardell

doi:10.1016/j.avb.2017.04.003

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Situational prevention of domestic violence: A review of security-based programs

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Situational prevention of domestic violence: A review of security-based programs

Timothy Prenzler and Lauren Fardell

Aggression and Violent Behavior, Vol.34(1), pp.51-58

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2017.04.003

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Abstract

domestic violence

prevention

security

home security

duress alarms

This paper assesses the effectiveness of security-based programs to reduce repeat domestic violence. A systematic search was conducted of the scientific literature, as well as an electronic newspaper database and the Internet, for published reports of domestic violence prevention programs involving security applications. The study was unable to identify cases with full experimental designs showing clear evidence of positive effects. However, five types of applications were identified with promising evidence of reduced violence - Offender GPS tracking, shelter security, home security, personal duress alarms, and combined home security and duress alarms. Within this framework the study identified six specific programs showing evidence of success. An emerging potential model of good practice - which requires further empirical investigation - involves the deployment of home security and mobile duress alarms within a coordinated program of professional support for clients.

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Title: Situational prevention of domestic violence: A review of security-based programs
Authors: Timothy Prenzler (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Lauren Fardell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Publication details: Aggression and Violent Behavior, Vol.34(1), pp.51-58
Publisher: Pergamon
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2017.04.003
ISSN: 1359-1789
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society; School of Law and Criminology - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450364002621
Output Type: Journal article

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