Steps to Decrease Domestic Violence
Respondents were asked to rate how effective specific steps would be in decreasing domestic violence, on a scale of 1-10, with a score of 10 being the most effective. Those who responded 8-10 were grouped as most effective and the percentages are listed below.
Question 17
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most effective, how effective do you think the following steps are in decreasing domestic violence?
|
Most Effective Steps to |
Responses |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Number |
Percent |
|
| Providing more counseling for the victim |
357 |
72.0% |
| More education to the public |
329 |
66.9% |
| Providing treatment for the abuser |
318 |
64.9% |
| Placing restraining orders on those found guilty |
284 |
57.4% |
| Sending more of those found guilty to jail or prison |
262 |
53.9% |
| Increasing the number arrested |
215 |
44.2% |
Over 7 of 10 Floridians believe that providing more counseling for the victim would help decrease domestic violence. In addition, 64.9% believe we should provide treatment for the abuser. Overall, women are more likely to say that these steps would be effective in decreasing domestic violence. For example, 73.9% of women said that providing treatment for the abuser would be very effective, compared to 51.8% of the men. Also, 80.8% of women felt that providing more counseling for the victim would be helpful compared to only 58.8% of the men.