title: Reflections on partner violence: 20 years of research and beyond.
abstract: The authors reflect on past research and technology as well as their hopes for future innovations within the field of intimate partner violence. They review work that has contributed to current conceptual definitions of partner violence, particularly those that have shaped the field's broadened perspective. They discuss technological and measurement innovations that have contributed to more accurate assessments of violence prevalence. The authors believe that via these technologies, the true extent of violence within the home has been made known. In conclusion, the authors argue that to reduce violence between partners, there is an overwhelming need for future researchers to build on past data, develop improved theories, and apply those ideas to prevention and intervention techniques and programs. Furthermore, they believe that it is imperative for current and future programs to be extensively evaluated and tested for their effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, VA Boston Healthcare System, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Rhatigan
authors.forename: Todd M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Amy E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Street
mesh_terms: D018585:Battered Women / Q000523:psychology; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D012944:Social Support; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology