DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260507312943<Go
Electronic Resources:	to ISI>://000253948400003
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Police response to domestic violence - Making decisions about risk and risk management
Other Titles:	J Interpers Violence
Authors:	Ross, S Trujillo, M. P
Year:	2008
Citation:	No 4 Vol.: 23
Notes:	Assessing and responding to risk are key elements in how police respond to domestic violence. However, relatively little is known about the way police make judgments about the risks associated with domestic violence and how these judgments influence their actions. This study examines police decisions about risk in domestic violence incidents when using a risk assessment instrument. Based on a sample of 501 risk assessments completed by police in Australia, this study shows that a limited number of items on the risk assessment instrument are important in police officers' decisions about risk. Statistical analyses show that the victim's level of fear contributes to police officers' judgment on the level of risk and their decisions on which risk management strategy should be used. These findings suggest that research on police responses to domestic violence needs to pay greater attention to situational dynamics and the task requirements of risk-based decision making. Electronic Resource Number: Doi 10.1177/0886260507312943 Author's Address: Trujillo, MPUniv Melbourne, Dept Criminol, Parkville, Vic 3052, AustraliaUniv Melbourne, Dept Criminol, Parkville, Vic 3052, AustraliaUniv Melbourne, Dept Criminol, Parkville, Vic 3052, Australia 273RCTimes Cited:9Cited References Count:55
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16189
ISSN:	0886-2605
Physical description:	Pages 454-473
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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