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Perceptions of the Police by Female Victims of Domestic Partner Violence

Robert Apsler

Harvard Medical School

Michele R. Cummins

Social Science Research and Evaluation, Inc.

Steven Carl

Framingham Police Department

For this study, 95 consecutive female victims who came to the attention of the police for a domestic violence incident involving a partner were interviewed. Victims' helpfulness ratings of police were very positive, and more than 80% would definitely call the police for help in the future. Most victims wanting their offenders arrested or wanting help with a restraining order received the help. However, many victims wanting help finding counseling were not helped. The impact on helpfulness ratings of receiving or not receiving desired assistance was mixed. Police arresting offenders despite victims' objections did not diminish victims' willingness to call the police in the future.

Key Words: domestic violence • police

Violence Against Women, Vol. 9, No. 11, 1318-1335 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801203255554
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