Intervention Program With Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MINHO · Aug 1, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping men who have hurt their intimate partners and want to change their behavior. The program uses a combination of techniques, including Motivational Interviewing, which helps people explore their feelings and motivations for change, along with other strategies to teach important social skills and reduce violence. Participants will be divided into groups: some will receive the intervention, while others will not, allowing researchers to see how effective the program is over time.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be adult men who have committed physical, psychological, or sexual violence against a female partner or ex-partner, and they should be able to read and write. However, men with certain mental health issues or substance abuse problems won't be able to join. Throughout the trial, participants will undergo assessments before starting the program, right after, and again later to track their progress. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to make a positive impact on reducing intimate partner violence in the community.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • being an adult male;
• • having perpetrated physical, psychological, and/or sexual violence against a female intimate partner or ex-partner;
• • be able to read and write.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • psychotic disorders;
• • cognitive impairment;
• • psychological and/or personality disorders;
• • substance abuse.