Initially included only married couples, then expanded to cohabitants. Assignment to Safe Streets Unit follow-up intervention related to somewhat less recidivism. Colorado Springs, CO 1. Restoring order at the scene. Police data shows light deterrence for employed abusers.
Victim interviews show arrest as deterrent.
Bold print indicates findings have been reported as statistically significant. Current controversies in family violence, pp. Berk, R. A., Campbell, A., Klap. Research that succeeds, policies that fail. A critical review.