This article focuses on victims of domestic violence and the unique considerations that accompany their experiences within the criminal justice process. Beginning with an exploration of the background of domestic violence, including its definition, types, and prevalence, the article emphasizes the significance of understanding the challenges faced by victims. The three main sections of the
This article delves into the intricate landscape of domestic violence diversion programs within the framework of the US criminal justice system. Beginning with an exploration of the background and prevalence of domestic violence, the article illuminates the evolving nature of legal responses and the consequential impact on victims and families. Focused on the primary objective
The article provides a comprehensive exploration of Domestic Violence Courts (DVCs) within the context of the U.S. criminal justice system. The introduction delineates the significance of DVCs and traces their evolution, setting the stage for an in-depth analysis. The historical context illuminates the emergence of domestic violence as a legal concern and the legislative changes
All states have enacted mandatory or preferred arrest statutes that require or encourage officers to arrest the batterer in domestic violence incidents when probable cause exists. Mandatory arrest laws still allow officers much choice about when to arrest, because the criteria for whether there is enough evidence to meet the standard of probable cause are
Domestic violence courts (DVCs) are specialized court settings that deal predominantly with cases involving domestic violence. They have emerged in different state, regional, and national contexts, giving rise to different operational styles and models. For example, courts may sit full or part-time and deal with different levels of offense seriousness and all or various aspects
The Domestic Violence Screening Instrument (DVSI and DVSI-R versions) was designed to assess the risk of repeated domestic violence in the future on the basis of information available at the time of use. The DVSI was originally created by the Division of Probation Services in Colorado. It was crafted as a short, easy criminal records
Violence against women has become a focal concern for international organizations such as the United Nations (2005) and the World Health Organization (2005). Due to this international focus, cultural issues have taken a central role in understanding factors that contribute to violence against women in various countries. Violence against women has been shown to frequently
All too often the media does not cover incidents in which domestic violence spills over into the workplace; hence the public and policymakers are unaware of the numerous acts of domestic violence that are committed in workplaces. Furthermore, work colleagues, and even employers, are rarely aware of the many ways domestic violence impacts their workplaces.
The Defense Task Force on Domestic Violence, in its 2001 report, made it clear that services to prevent the ongoing escalation of domestic violence in military families were insufficient. It made over two hundred suggestions to improve both the quality and the quantity of the military’s response to domestic violence. It recommended that the Department
The Case of Rodi Alvarado In Guatemala in 1984, at age sixteen, Rodi Alvarado married Francisco Osorio, twenty-one, a former soldier. He became violent almost immediately and abused her for ten years without respite. He dislocated her jawbone, kicked her violently, and raped her repeatedly. Once she attempted suicide. The Guatemalan police and courts refused