Intimate Partner Violence Risk Assessment and Management

Predictive Properties of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA) in a Northern Canadian Prairie Sample

“…The Canadian province of Saskatchewan has the highest rate of IPV occurrences (682 victims per 100,000 population) in the country (Burczycka et al, 2018); however, Northern Saskatchewan, in particular, has the highest violent crime rate against young women and girls (13,886 victims per 100,000 population), a rate five to six times higher than that found in Southern Saskatchewan (Rotenberg, 2019). Although Canada has been a leader in the development and validation of IPV risk assessment tools (Hilton, 2021; Hilton & Ennis, 2020) to assess and manage risk, IPV remains a pervasive social and health concern.…”

Latent class analysis of the heterogeneity of intimate partner violent men: Implications for research and practice.

“…The IPV-relevant SARA items most characteristic of IPV-S men may have been offset to some extent by an absence or lower presence on the SARA items that reflect general violence and antisociality. Given the Central Eight risk factors, IPV-S men had lower probabilities of endorsing items such as employment issues or substance use, which have been shown to be tied to greater rates of general recidivism (Andrews & Bonta, 2010; Goldstein et al, 2015; Hilton & Ennis, 2020; Sherman et al, 1992). Previous literature has also found those with weaker ties to convention (e.g., unemployment) have less to lose from offending and were more likely to reoffend following arrest (Sherman et al, 1992).…”

“…As IPV perpetrators consist of a heterogeneous population, and RNR is predicated on adapting interventions to suit individuals’ risk and needs, a greater understanding of how IPV perpetrators vary in their risk can be used to inform and adjust treatment efforts; that is, to target the specific risks and needs associated with the varying subtypes of IPV perpetrators (Hilton & Ennis, 2020; Huss & Ralston, 2008). Identifying subtypes of IPV perpetrators may guide intervention approaches and therefore make a more meaningful impact on reducing overall violence risk.…”

A survey of intimate partner violence intervention programs in saskatchewan, canada.

“…Given that researchers have recommended the use of evidencebased IPV interventions that align with the principles of RNR/PEI and take typology into account (Hilton & Ennis, 2020;Radatz & Wright, 2016;Scott et al, 2015;Stewart et al, 2013Stewart et al, , 2014, the present study sought to explore to what extent these principles are incorporated into IPV intervention programs in Saskatchewan.…”

“…Little is known about specific responsivity in relation to IPV interventions (Hilton & Ennis, 2020); however, previous research has indicated the relevance of typology to specific responsivity (Hilton & Ennis, 2020; Radatz & Wright, 2016; Stewart et al, 2013). Researchers have also detailed predictors of treatment attrition (Jewell & Wormith, 2010; Radatz & Wright, 2016), many of which are also risk factors for IPV recidivism (Hilton & Ennis, 2020). Stewart et al (2014) explained that tailoring IPV interventions “to the unique needs of offenders, targeting different typologies and motivation levels, may ensure better retention rates” (p. 514).…”