Research on intimate partner violence shows that individuals who employ abusive behaviors also often have other psychosocial health problems (e.g., substance use) that may limit their ability to engage in treatment for abuse. Limited information exists regarding the psychosocial health needs of individuals who perpetrate abuse and how those needs play a role in their ability to follow through and complete an intervention program. Administrative data from one batterer intervention program (BIP) (N = 330), the local Department of Human Services, and court records were used to explore the relationship of service involvement to post-BIP recidivism. We found that over half the sample had engagement with DHS prior to starting the BIP, and general welfare, health and medical assistance, and behavioral health services were the most accessed programs. Additionally, recidivism for any crime was significantly higher among those with prior DHS involvement. Individuals who perpetrate abuse and who have a history of contact with DHS may represent the most vulnerable population with regards to both risk for attrition from a BIP and future recidivism. Future studies should seek to understand best practices for referrals and coordinated care for individuals who perpetrate abuse and ensure access to a broad range of services to help assist in reducing violent behaviors.

对亲密伴侣暴力的研究表明，实施虐待行为的个人通常还存在其他心理社会健康问题（例如药物滥用），这可能会限制他们接受虐待治疗的能力。关于实施虐待的个人的心理社会健康需求以及这些需求如何影响他们执行和完成干预计划的能力的信息有限。来自一个施虐者干预计划（BIP）（N = 330），当地公共服务部的行政数据和法院记录被用来探讨服务参与与BIP后再犯的关系。我们发现超过一半的样本在开始 BIP 之前与 DHS 有过接触，而一般福利、健康和医疗援助以及行为健康服务是访问量最大的项目。此外，在先前有国土安全部参与的人中，任何犯罪的累犯率明显更高。就因 BIP 流失的风险和未来的再犯风险而言，实施虐待和有与 DHS 接触史的个人可能是最脆弱的人群。未来的研究应寻求了解为实施虐待的个人提供转介和协调护理的最佳做法，并确保获得广泛的服务以帮助减少暴力行为。