U of C research looks at signs of domestic violence [Video]

A new domestic violence report out of the University of Calgary (U of C) could help flag early warning signs.

It’s the second in a series of research and done in partnership with the Calgary Police Service.

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“In this study, we had an opportunity to dig deeper on men who got charged in 2019, and any prior contact they’ve had with Calgary Police within a decade,” said Lana Wells, U of C associate professor and the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence.

In the last 10 years, 73 per cent of men charged with domestic violence had a history with CPS.

“We’re figuring out if there are patterns, behaviours, or insights that are providing red flags, so we can …