Washington State Institute for Public Policy Reports on Domestic Violence Recidivism Trends
The 2012 Washington State Legislature passed a bill directing the Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) to conduct research on the recidivism trends of people convicted of domestic violence, and write a report on its findings. The scope of this report covered the fiscal years of 2001-2012.
Washington defines “domestic violence” in RCW 26.50.010 as “ (a) Physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or the…