[1] The comparable figure for men is 12% (British Crime Statistics, 1996)

[2] Home Office Circular 19/2000

Home Office (2000) The Multi-Agency Guidance for Addressing Domestic Violence London The Stationery Office

[3] The numbers included do not equal the number of incidents reported since:

Some incidents are repeat victimisations by the same alleged perpetrator
For some incidents, full details of the alleged perpetrator are not recorded
For one OCU, the figures are for domestic violence incidents reported involving the perpetrator’s partner

[4] Impressions from staff involved in this group indicate that the following are most significant in terms of suitability, attendance and ability to change:

An acknowledgement of the need and desire to change
Willingness to take responsibility for violence, not blaming the victim
Openness in the assessment process positive indication re: openness whilst on programme
Good level of remorse
Willingness for The Social Services Department and/or police DVU to be involved if required