Abstract
This study examines the utilization of police service for domestic incidents. Contrary to the popular image of serious violence perpetrated upon a spouse, the data show that most calls involve less serious incidents that are almost as likely to involve cohabitants as married couples. This finding assumes significance because of the small proportion of the cohabiting population to the married population. Other types of relationships that generate calls to the police include, although to a lesser extent, parent-child, boyfriend-girlfriend, and siblings. Explanation for these findings focuses on relationship issues and provides implications for service utilization.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Black or African American / psychology
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Black or African American / statistics & numerical data
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Crisis Intervention
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Domestic Violence / legislation & jurisprudence
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Domestic Violence / prevention & control
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Domestic Violence / statistics & numerical data*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Middle Aged
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North Carolina / epidemiology
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Social Control, Formal*
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Social Environment
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Spouse Abuse / legislation & jurisprudence
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Spouse Abuse / prevention & control
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Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data
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White People / psychology
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White People / statistics & numerical data