The Limits of Predicting Near Lethal and Lethal Family and Intimate Partner Violence

Key Points

• Limitations in predictive models for assessing near lethal and lethal family violence are evident.
• Data indicates that many predictive models fail to accurately forecast lethal violence incidents.
• Observational analysis across various data sources reveals significant gaps in risk assessment strategies.
• Findings highlight the need for more reliable methods to evaluate threats of violence in family dynamics.