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Does Arresting Batterers Do More Harm Than Good? Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior used by one intimate partner or spouse to control the other. A domestic violence abuser may be physically violent, and may also use threats, intimidation, or isolation to control the victim. Abusers may be emotionally or sexually abusive, and may frequently try to control their partners or spouses by controlling family finances. Domestic violence is a major problem in the world today and the issue of whether arresting batterers does more harm than good is always a topic of discussion. Janell D. Schmidt, supervisor of the Milwaukee County Child Protective Services, and professor of criminology Lawrence W. Sherman argue that arresting batterers in many cases does more harm than good, and they advocate alternatives to mandatory arrest. On the other hand, Evan Stark, associate professor of public administration and social work contends that those who argue...

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