Explain the Minneapolis domestic violence experiment of 1980. How did it affect law enforcement responses to domestic violence cases?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The Minneapolis experiment in 1980 was the first scientifically controlled test of the effects of arrest for intimate partner violence. The experimenters utilized three common approaches used by police departments when responding to domestic violence to see which was the most effective in reducing repeat victimization. As a result, they found that arresting the perpetrator was the most effective. This changed how police responded to domestic violence calls across America, arrest of the perpetrator became the dominant response.

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