Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The isolation abyss: a case against mandatory prosecution
Other Titles:	UCLA women's law journal
Authors:	Obenauf, Meg
Keywords:	Dating violence;Criminal justice responses;Homicide
Year:	1999
Publisher:	UCLA School of Law
Citation:	9, 1999
Notes:	Recounts the story of Jenny, an eighteen year old victim of dating violence and eventually, intimate homicide. The story is told from the perspective of her mother who, after Jenny’s death, began educating herself on the dynamics of abusive relationships. It begins when Jenny began dating Mike and traces the deterioration of their relationship into a cycle of violence and control. The author’s perception of the US criminal justice system and her views of mandatory prosecution, based on her daughter’s experience, are then expressed. Although largely a self-reflective narrative, there is frequent use of the feminist literature and recent research studies, providing an academic interpretation of the personal experiences cited. The conclusion advocates for various changes to the prosecution process including increased victim safety measures and consideration of the victim’s psychological health.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12849
ISSN:	10689893
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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