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Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Community attitudes to domestic violence: attributions of responsibility, and suggested punishments related to alcohol consumption and level of violence
Other Titles:	Psychiatry, Psychology and Law
Authors:	Lane, Brigitte Knowles, Ann (Ann Darien)
Keywords:	Community attitudes;Drug and alcohol misuse
Year:	2000
Publisher:	Australian Academic Press : Samford Valley
Citation:	7 (1), 2000
Notes:	This study investigates attitudes toward domestic violence responsibility and punishments when alcohol consumption and significant injuries are present. The sample comprised 48 males and 48 females aged between 17 and 69 years. A questionnaire with a scenario that involved no alcohol and moderate violence, alcohol and moderate violence, or alcohol and higher level of violence was provided to the participants. Both males and females assigned most of the responsibility for the violence on the perpetrator in all circumstances, regardless of alcohol consumption and severity of the incident. Most respondents recommended fines and community service as punishment. However, when alcohol and greater injuries were involved, the suggested punishments were more severe. Additional psychological interventions were considered suitable in all cases.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13936
ISSN:	1321-8719
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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