The Sherman and Berk study in Minneapolis (cited by Aulette) concluded which of the three standard police responses to domestic violence was the most successful as a deterrent to future violence?

a. Arrest
b. Police counseling and threatening arrest if they have to return
c. Sending assailants away for a few days
d. Recommending and providing a referral for treatment


a

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