Early Intervention with Male Perpetrators: A Discussion Paper for Law Enforcement, Community Services, and Policy Makers

Authors: Wells, L., Claussen, C., Boodt, C. Date: April 2026 This discussion paper, part of a broader research agenda on the histories and trajectories of male domestic violence perpetrators , makes the case for early intervention before violence becomes criminal. Drawing on new research, we find that most men charged with domestic violence had prior domestic violence-related interactions with…