Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Is domestic violence relevant? An exploratory analysis of couples referred for mediation in family court
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Bartholomae, Suzanne Tishler, Carl L Katz, Bonnie L
Keywords:	Family law;Legal issues
Year:	2004
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	19 (9), September 2004
Notes:	Presents the methodology and findings of a US study that explored the role of domestic violence in couples’ experiences of mediation processes in the context of Family Court proceedings. The debate surrounding the appropriateness of mediation where domestic violence is present is considered and existing research into the effectiveness of mediation as a tool in divorce and custody settlements is reviewed. The study found approximately one third of participants attending mediation identified domestic violence as an issue and that while the occurrence of domestic violence was not determinative of mediation outcome, further attention to the role it plays in the mediation process and the potential for mediation to be manipulated through the power dynamics of the relationship, is needed.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15509
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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