NCJ Number
190861
Journal
Family Violence & Sexual Assault Bulletin Volume: 17 Issue: 1-2 Dated: Spring-Summer 2001 Pages: 13-19
Date Published
2001
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This study sought to identify cultural treatment components for Latino men in treatment for partner abuse.
Abstract
Although the Latino population represents more than 30 percent of the population of California and 24 percent of the population of San Diego County, no statistics have been available by ethnic group regarding perpetrators of partner abuse mandated to 52 weeks of treatment. A demographic and risk factor survey was therefore designed to identify characteristics of 159 Latino men in Spanish language treatment groups in San Diego County. The demographic and risk factor profile for Latino men in treatment was very similar to that in the general United States population. A large majority of survey respondents were first-generation Mexican immigrants. Most were of urban origin, low socioeconomic and educational status, and professed some Christian belief. Three major risk factors for domestic violence in the general population and, potentially in the Latino population as well, were low income and education, being exposed to and/or experiencing violence in childhood, and alcohol use, especially alcoholism. The article discussed limitations of the study and areas for further research, as well as the need for law enforcement to keep statistics by ethnic group. Table, references, notes