Offender Profile and Recidivism among Domestic Violence Offenders in Ontario
Table 6: Prior Conviction Status and Total Number of Prior Convictions by Court Type, 2001
| Domestic Violence Courts N (column %) | Other Ontario Courts N (column %) | Total N (column %) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 347 (69%) | 345 (69%) | 692 (69%) |
| No | 153 (31%) | 155 (31%) | 308 (31%) |
| Total | 500 (100%) | 500 (100%) | 1000 (100%) |
| Domestic Violence Courts N (column %) | Other Ontario Courts N (column %) | Total N (column %) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 conviction | 60 (17%) | 55 (16%) | 115 (17%) |
| 2 convictions | 31 (9%) | 54 (16%) | 85 (12%) |
| 3 convictions | 31 (9%) | 30 (9%) | 61 (9%) |
| 4 convictions | 33 (10%) | 32 (9%) | 65 (9%) |
| 5-9 convictions | 78 (22%) | 66 (19%) | 144 (21%) |
| Over 10 convictions | 114 (33%) | 108 (31%) | 222 (32%) |
| Total | 347 (100%) | 345 (100%) | 692 (100%) |
| Median | 5 convictions | 5 convictions | 5 convictions |
1. Total may not equal 100% due to rounding.
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