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Preface -- Introduction -- Desistance theory and its relevance to intimate partner violence -- Desistance from IPV and the role of victims/survivors -- Study methods -- Understanding context: Abuse perpetrated against women and their children and it's impact -- Strategies used by women to keep themselves safe and initiate and support desistance processes -- The desistance of violence and abuse within relationships -- Agency and resistance – the motivations and thought processes of female victims/survivors -- Discussion and conclusions – What is the role of women in the desistance of male-perpetrated IPV? -- References -- Attachment A: Interview Schedule -- Attachment B: Participant Information Sheet -- Attachment C: Consent form for participants -- Attachment D: Online survey -- Index.

Crime research has grown substantially over the past decade, with a rise in evidence-informed approaches to criminal justice, statistics-driven decision-making and predictive analytics. The fuel that has driven this growth is data – and one of its most pressing challenges - is the lack of research on the use and interpretation of data sources. This accessible, engaging book closes that gap for researchers, practitioners and students. International researchers and crime analysts discuss the strengths, perils and opportunities of the data sources and tools now available and their best use in informing sound public policy and criminal justice practice