Web resource:	https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2499755
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	The gendered nature of domestic violence: statistical data for lawyers considering equal protection analysis
Other Titles:	American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law
Authors:	Lindgren, Yvonne Dragiewicz, Molly
Keywords:	Men as victims;Policy;Representations of women;Legal issues;Legislation analysis
Year:	2009
Publisher:	American University Washington College of Law
Citation:	17 (2), 2009
Notes:	This article presents an evidence-based analysis and response to a US city court decision that determined government funded refuge [shelter] services specifically designed for woman and children violated equal protection. The article is divided into five parts, beginning with an analysis of the case and related city, state and national legislation in parts one, two and three. The forth part of the article presents data and research to support the gendered nature and impact of domestic violence. The final parts of the article present and argument that regardless, the application of existing legislation supports the existence of services specifically designed to protect and support female victims of domestic violence.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/12907
ISSN:	15573753
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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