Johnson's IPV Typology
Definition
Conceptual taxonomy distinguishing intimate terrorism (systematic coercive control across economic, social, surveillance domains) from situational couple violence (conflict-specific physical violence without broader coercive control). The two types have different gender distributions and different intervention implications.
- Author
- Michael P. Johnson
- Type 1
- Intimate terrorism, systematic coercive control
- Type 2
- Situational couple violence, conflict-specific
- Distinguishing factor
- Presence of broader coercive control
Common questions
Why does this typology matter for choosing an intervention?+
Batterer intervention programmes designed around intimate terrorism may not suit couples whose violence is situational, so misclassifying a case can lead to a response that does not match the actual dynamic.
How is coercive control usually established in a given case?+
Through a pattern across time, such as economic restriction, surveillance and social isolation, rather than from a single violent incident considered in isolation.
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