Can we foretell violence? Predictors of being victim and perpetrator of domestic violence involving children and adolescents in a Brazilian metropolis

• Published in: Vulnerable children and youth studies Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 259 - 269
• Main Authors: Martins, Adriano Ferreira, Bezerra Fiho, Jose Gomes
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 03-07-2019; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Abused women; adolescent violence; Adolescents; Child abuse & neglect; child violence; Children; Cross-sectional studies; Domestic violence; Health risk assessment; Parents & parenting; Prediction models; predictors; regression analysis; Teenagers; Victims
• ISSN: 1745-0128; 1745-0136
• DOI: 10.1080/17450128.2019.1626521

Domestic Violence involving children and adolescents is a complex multi-causal phenomenon. This research aims to determine the predictors' factors for children and adolescents' victims and perpetrators of domestic violence in a Brazilian Metropolis. Cross-sectional study (n = 780). The logistic regression model was realized to present predictors. The models obtained good prediction, evaluation, and applicability. The main findings: 1) Model for victims was composed by the previous violence suffered, absence at school, working, using chemical substances and Divorced parents. 2) Model for perpetrators was composed of threats suffered and parents using chemical substances. Finally, it is fundamental to strengthen intersectoral and interdisciplinary public policies.