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Adolescent Domestic Battery Typology Tool

Scope of ADB

How many incidents of violence towards a parent/caregiver have occurred in the past 24 months?
0-2 3 or more

Parental Authority

Describe the parent/caregiver’s level of authority:
Developmentally unreasonable (authoritarian) Developmentally reasonable (authoritative) Inconsistent or unclear Shifting or has shifted to youth

Predictability of Event

Were the parent/caregiver and youth surprised by the incident?
Yes No, neither was surprised No, parent is increasingly fearful

Triggers to Violence

What triggered the violence?
Physical threat by parent Atypical stress Inconsistent parental discipline, request, or limit Lessening tolerance for anger and frustration

Behavioral Intent

What was the youth’s intent?
Protect self or others Impulsive, no intent to harm To get own way, no intent to harm Intimidate or control, may harm if necessary

Youth Attitude Toward Violence

Does the youth believe violence is appropriate?
Inappropriate, but justified in this incident Inappropriate Inappropriate, but may use again if necessary Appropriate

Youth Attitude Toward Change

Is the youth willing to change their behavior?
Hopes not to repeat, but may if threatened Yes Only if parents change No

Parent’s Concern

What is the parent’s primary concern?
Deflect responsibility, punish youth Resolve situation, no safety concerns Personal or family safety Someone else (JJ system) to impact youth

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