Evaluating the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence: A Comparison of Men in Treatment and Their (Ex-) Partners Accounts

Berta Vall, Anna Sala-Bubaré, Marianne Hester and Alessandra Pauncz
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Berta Vall: European Network for the Work with Perpetrators (WWP EN), 12681 Berlin, Germany
Anna Sala-Bubaré: Faculty of Psychology, Educational and Sports Sciences, FPCEE, Ramon Llull University, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
Marianne Hester: School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TZ, UK
Alessandra Pauncz: European Network for the Work with Perpetrators (WWP EN), 12681 Berlin, Germany

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-13

Abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health and widespread problem, and perpetrator programmes are in a unique position to work towards the end of gender-based violence. However, in order to promote safe perpetrator work, it is crucial to focus on the impact of IPV on the victims and survivors. In this context, little research has triangulated data by including both, victim’s perspectives on the impact that IPV has on them and also men’s level of awareness of the impact of their violent behaviour. In this paper, results from the “Impact Outcome Monitoring Toolkit (Impact Toolkit)” from one perpetrator treatment programme in the UK are presented. Participants were 98 in total; 49 men that were following treatment in a perpetrator program and their (ex-) partners. The differences in their perceptions of the IPV, but also on the impact of this abusive behavior on the victims, is described. Finally, recommendations for research and practice are discussed.

Keywords: intimate partner violence; impact; perpetrator programmes; victims’ safety; negative consequences; psychological consequences; health consequences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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