U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsNational Institute of JusticeThe Research, Development, and Evaluation Agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
Exhibit 8. Factors Affecting the Likelihood an Offender Would be Subsequently Arrested
Factors Affecting the Likelihood an Offender Would be Subsequently Arrested
The arrest rate in domestic violence incidents increased by 614 percent when the offender had a prior arrest record, 99 percent when the offender was male and 26 percent when the offender was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the incident.
Date Created: July 25, 2008