Type:	Book Chapter
Title:	"His sentence is my freedom": processing domestic violence cases in the Winnipeg Family Violence CourtHurting and healing series
Other Titles:	Reclaiming self : issues and resources for women abused by intimate partners
Authors:	Ursel, E. Jane
Keywords:	Policing;Criminal justice responses;Policy;Legal issues
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Co-published by
Citation:	No. 3
Notes:	Considers a recent Canadian case in which a 25-year sentence was passed against a man who had abused his wife and children for a period exceeding 11 years. Draws attention to some of the elements of the case that are typical of family violence cases coming before the Winnipeg Family Violence Court. A background to the policy and legislative changes that have occurred in the province over the last few decades, specifically in relation to policing, prosecution, court process and sentencing, is provided and the impact of these reforms assessed.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11162
ISBN:	9781552660775
Physical description:	144 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Book Chapters

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