Given the important role of both criminal and civil justice systems, the limited resources available to address domestic violence, and goals relative to intimate abuse that are embodied in the Violence Against Women Act, it is important that all components of the criminal justice system closely examine current domestic violence prevention efforts, prioritize the use of available resources, and coordinate efforts. The report describes strategies for enhancing the prosecution of domestic violence cases, the initiation of domestic violence cases into the criminal justice system, prosecutor training and education about domestic violence, relevant Federal legislation, advantages and disadvantages of family courts, ways in which family law issues affect the prosecution of domestic violence cases, and ways of funding domestic violence prevention projects through public- private partnerships. Additional information on domestic violence is contained in seven appendixes. References, figures, and photographs