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JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
Volume 31, Issue 6, Pages 771-784Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10896-016-9822-2
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Law enforcement officers; Domestic violence; Police; Domestic abuse by police
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Although the perpetration of domestic violence by police officers has received more attention lately, little research has examined the topic. This study investigated common responses of police officers (n = 1108) to officer-perpetrated domestic violence case scenarios and the relationships between officer characteristics and such responses. Common responses included encouraging the victim to file a formal report, assisting in finding help for domestic abuse, and referring the offending officer to an employee assistance program (EAP) or counselor. Arrest was a likely response when officers were asked to imagine they witnessed a victim's injuries and heard statements about an assault in a case scenario. Supervisors had the most victim-supportive responses, suggesting they may be very good trainers of front-line officers.
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