Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Systemic obstacles to the criminal prosecution of a battering partner
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Goodman, Lisa Bennett, Lauren Dutton, Mary Ann
Keywords:	Policy;Criminal justice responses
Year:	1999
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	14 (7), July 1999
Notes:	Presents the methodology and findings of a US research project exploring victims’ reasons for following through with the prosecution of a violent partner in domestic violence cases. Outlines some of the major systemic barriers which lead to the dropping of criminal charges. A review of existing research into reasons for opposing prosecution and frequency of victim ‘drop out’ is also provided. Fear of reprisal, lack of resources, conflicting emotions about prosecution and a lack of understanding of court processes are identified as contributing factors towards victim reluctance to prosecute. Some of the policy implications of these findings are discussed.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12370
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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