Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Predicting case conviction and domestic violence recidivism: measuring the deterrent effects of conviction and protection order violations
Other Titles:	Violence and victims
Authors:	San Miguel, Claudia Frantzen, Durant Kwak, Dae-Hoon
Keywords:	Criminal justice responses;Perpetrators;Protection orders
Year:	2011
Publisher:	Springer Publishing
Citation:	26 (4), 2011
Notes:	Previous research offered little guidance on sentencing outcomes for protection order (PO) violations in cases of domestic assault and whether PO violation charges affected offender recidivism rates. Using data from local court records [in Bexar County, Texas, US], this study examined the effect of PO violation charges on the odds of case conviction relative to dismissal, and whether case conviction or a PO violation charge results in lower domestic violence rearrest rates compared to offenders not receiving these sanctions. The models indicate that PO violation charges has no significant effect on the odds of conviction or recidivism rates, and these trends were not significantly different for convicted versus dismissed offenders. Findings are discussed in relation to previous research with recommendations for future areas of study. [?2011 Springer. All rights reserved. For further information, visit Violence and Victims.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/16240
ISSN:	0886-6708
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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