Table 2 The Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk (B-SAFER)
From: Intimate partner violence during COVID-19 lockdown in Norway: the increase of police reports
Perpetrator risk factors | Psychosocial adjustment | Victim vulnerability factors |
|---|---|---|
Violent acts | General criminality | Inconsistent behavior/attitude |
Violent threats or thoughts | Intimate relationship problems | Extreme fear |
Escalation | Employment problems | Inadequate access to resources |
Violation of court orders | Substance use problems | Unsafe living situation |
Violent attitudes | Mental health problems | Personal problems |