JOURNAL ARTICLE

An observational study of domestic violence in Greece during COVID-19 through police records: The profile of heinous crimes between nuclear and extended family relationships.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2023, v. 17. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chatzisymeonidis, Stavros; Kioskli, Kitty 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of family violence crimes in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing 372 cases reported to the Hellenic Police from 2020 to 2021. The highest crime rate was found in the Ionian Sea region, with most perpetrators being Greek males aged 46–60 and most victims being Greek females aged 36–45. Nuclear family members were more frequently involved than extended relatives, though differences were not statistically significant. The analysis also revealed that Greek perpetrators were more likely to commit sexual abuse rather than rape compared to immigrants, and younger perpetrators showed distinct patterns in the severity and type of violence compared to older offenders.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2023/01, Vol. 17, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paad004
  • Accession Number:178190371
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