Abstract
This article examines the evidence regarding the presence of a subgroup of antisocial and potentially psychopathic batterers, and encourages clinicians to routinely assess for these traits. Antisocial/ psychopathic characteristics are potentially problematic in the ongoing evaluation of risk and demand special attention in cases of domestic violence.1 Furthermore, there are a number of treatment implications because of the characterlogical deficits associated with this group. Suggestions are provided for improving treatment effectiveness and risk management with these batterers.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 59-85 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 14 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Health Professions (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychiatry and Mental health