Graduation Year
2018
Date of Submission
12-2017
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Psychology
Reader 1
Mark Costanzo
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© 2017 Lauren A. Livingston
Abstract
In this paper, we try to understand the high prevalence rates of domestic violence in the United States. Using the history behind domestic violence, the psychology behind male batterers and batterer intervention programs we discover solutions to help reduce battery recidivism rates. An analysis of the criminal justice system regarding police intervention and Family Court result in future policy implications. In addition, the proposed solutions are creating lasting impact in either batterer intervention programs or policies. Lastly, policy and future implications are discussed without reducing batterer responsibility.
Recommended Citation
Livingston, Lauren, "Domestic Violence: The Psychology Behind Male Battery and the Future of Batterer Intervention Programs" (2018). CMC Senior Theses. 1788.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/1788
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
