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Domestic Violence Lethality and Risk Assessment 

 Scores indicate more severe future assaults, and current research has found that men who subsequently committed domestic murder ranked in the highest risk category. So, although the Lethality/Risk Assessment does not specifically predict the occurrence of lethal domestic violence, it can be used in cases where severe and potentially lethal assault is a concern.

1. Nature of Most Recent Violence

     Objects or Weapons Used
     Minor Physical Injury (cuts, bruises, ect)
     Serious Physical Injury (broken bones, internal injuries, ect.)
     Threats To Kill
     Sexual Assaultive Behavior
     Property Damage
     Verbal Conflict

2. Prior History and Frequency of Violence

     Previous Acts of Family Violence
     Violence Has Increased Over Time
     Arrest For Family Violence
     Previous Criminal Activities Involving Violence
     Offender Abused As A Child
     Offender Witnessed Violence Between Own Parents

3. Phyco/Social Factors

     Drug/Alcohol Abuse
     Suicide Threats or Attempts
     Offender Isolates (family, work, friends)
     Obvious Personality Disorder 
     Life Stress Adding to Violence (money, job, health, etc.)

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No 

0
0
0
​0
0
0
​0



0
0
0
0
0
​0



0
0
0
0
​0
Yes

5
3
5
​3
5
2
​1



5
4
5
2
3
​3



2
4
1
1
​2


​TOTAL
Score

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Risk Assessment Classification

Minimum                 1-10 pts.
Medium                  11-35 pts.
Maximum               36 + pts.

The risk assessment scores rank domestic offenders on risk for repeated domestic violence. Thus, a male domestic offender can be placed into one of three categories of risk. For example, a score of 1-10 places a man in the lowest risk category; 7% of these men met the criteria for domestic recidivism within a follow up of about 5 years. A score of 10 to 35 places a man in the highest risk category; and 74% of these men met the criteria for domestic recidivism.
 Higher scores on the Assessment 36+ also indicate that an accused assaulter will commit more assaults, commit them sooner, and cause more injury (in a range of injury from none to lethality) than an offender with a lower scores.


At Serious Risk and Need Help? These Resources are Available...

Find A Shelter
About Domestic SheltersWe make finding the right shelter and information about domestic violence easier. Instead of searching the Internet, it is all right here. We’ve painstakingly verified information on shelters in LA to shelters in NY, and every domestic violence program in between. If you or a friend is suffering from physical abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse or verbal abuse, this free service can help. Select domestic violence programs based on location, service and language needs. Find 24-hour hotlines in your area, service listings, and helpful articles on domestic violence statistics, signs and cycles of abuse, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, support groups for women, children and families, and more. ​
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Calling The Hotline can be nerve-racking, especially if you haven’t reached out for help before. Our calls are completely confidential and anonymous and our advocates have extensive training in domestic violence matters. Reaching out for help is the first step to improving your situation, whatever that may be. We say this line to let you know how happy we are that you’re taking the first step toward getting the help you deserve.
Break the Silence Survivor Hotline
"We transitioned the hotline into a helpline with the idea that we want to continue filling that gap of what other organizations don’t do,” Kristen Paruginog, founder of BTS, said. “We [BTS] are known to fill in the gap and provide unconventional services that other organizations don’t.” While most organizations offer a hotline where callers can get resources or get help in an emergency, BTS’ helpline allows people experiencing domestic violence to talk to a survivor.
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