Batterer Intervention Systems
Issues, Outcomes and Recommendations

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One of the most burning debates in the domestic violence field is over the effectiveness of batterer programs and how to improve them. Batterer Intervention Systems responds to this debate with research from a multi-site evaluation of batterer programs-the most comprehensive and extensive evaluation to date. It critiques current experimental evaluations, exposes the complex issues of evaluation, and presents alternatives to assessing effectiveness. Most of all, the book shows that the 'system' matters and can be improved through some straightforward adjustments.

1. Introduction: The Emergence of Batterer Programs and Intervention Systems PART II. EVALUATION ISSUES 2. Evaluating if Batterer Programs Work 3. The Limitations of Previous Evaluations 4. Comparing Batterer Intervention Systems PART II. OUTCOMES AND IMPLICATIONS 5. The Diverse Characteristics of Program Participants 6. The De-Escalation of Reassault and Other Abuse 7. Evidence of a Program Effect 8. Difficulty in Identifying the Most Dangerous Men PART III. RESEARCH AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS 9. Conclusion: The System Matters Appendix: Research Staff