Socio-demographic, Clinical and Criminal Characteristics of the Cases Considered within the Scope of Law No. 6284

Aim:Domestic violence (DV) is all kinds of aggressive behaviors towards one’s spouse, children, parents, siblings, or close relatives. The purpose of the present study was to determine the socio-demographic, personality, and crime characteristics of people who were sent to the psychiatry clinic for examination and treatment within the scope of Law No. 6284.Materials and Methods:The data of the cases for which forensic reports were issued were scanned retrospectively in the electronic data system. The age, gender, education level, marital status, Minnesota Multidimensional Personality Inventory test profiles, criminal characteristics, and psychiatric diagnoses of the cases were analyzed.Results:It was determined that 84.3% of the perpetrators were under the influence of alcohol/substance during the violence, 60% were diagnosed with Alcohol/Substance Use Disorder (ASUD), and 68% continued to live with their spouses after the violence. The rates of forensic and prison history, alcohol/substance use during committing the crime, and violence against parents were found to be higher in those with ASUD and the duration of suspension decided by the court was shorter. It was also determined that the majority of those who perpetrated violence against their close partners did not continue their treatment, and the majority of those who perpetrated violence against their parents continued their treatment.Conclusion:The perpetrator has a high incidence of ASUD and a criminal history in DV incidents. Most of the perpetrators do not continue their treatment. The results of the present study can contribute to better recognition and understanding of perpetrators of violence and the development of effective treatment programs aiming to reduce recidivism.