Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Civil protective order outcomes: violations and perceptions of effectiveness
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Logan, T K Walker, Robert
Keywords:	Post-separation violence;Perpetrators;Criminal justice responses;Protection orders;Stalking
Year:	2009
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	24 (4), April 2009
Notes:	This study examined protective order (PO) outcomes for a period of 12 months for 698 women from multiple jurisdictions. Overall, results indicate that 2 out of 5 women did not experience violence after the PO was issued; however, 3 out of 5 women did experience ongoing violence. Two key risk factors were associated with PO violations and are examined. Further, only 9% of women dropped the order, and the vast majority of women perceived the PO was effective and that they felt safe. Results from this study suggest that POs are an important avenue for women's safety. However, results also suggest that PO effectiveness can be increased by attending to specific risk factors, crafting POs to meet individual needs, and by appropriate enforcement. [?2009 SAGE Publications. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SAGE Publications link.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13885
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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