A preliminary validation of the Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk (B-SAFER) in Hong Kong

May Lan Alma Mary Gerardina Au; George Cheung; Randall Kropp; Chan Yuk-Chung; Gladys L.T. Lam; Pauline Sung

doi:10.1007/s10896-008-9198-z

A preliminary validation of the Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk (B-SAFER) in Hong Kong

May Lan Alma Mary Gerardina Au, George Cheung, Randall Kropp, Chan Yuk-Chung, Gladys L.T. Lam, Pauline Sung

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Abstract

The present study attempted a preliminary validation of the Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk (B-SAFER) in Hong Kong. In-depth assessment was conducted on 43 identified batterers and 46 control male subjects. Results suggested that the B-SAFER could correctly classify 95% of the cases. Scores relating to the current situation were found to be particularly important in predicting intimate partner violence. The concurrent validity of the B-SAFER was demonstrated by its correlation with the Conflict Tactics Scale scores. Findings were discussed in the context of developing screening tool in the community setting with the guided clinical approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	727-735
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Family Violence
Volume	23
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-008-9198-z
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2008

Keywords

B-SAFER
CTS2
Hong Kong
Intimate partner violence
Risk assessment tools

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Sociology and Political Science
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