| NCJ Number: |
184778   |
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| Title: |
Domestic Violence, 1995-1998 Edition |
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| Editor(s): |
Mike Terault |
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| Project Director: |
John Doyle |
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| Date Published: |
1998 |
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| Annotation: |
This report describes approaches taken in various jurisdictions to prevent domestic violence, with emphasis on the law enforcement response to domestic violence cases and the importance of victim services. |
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| Abstract: |
Community policing and problem-oriented policing have been used to deal with such chronic crime problems as gangs, drugs, and vandalism. Although law enforcement has not been as proactive in the case of domestic violence, efforts have been initiated in several jurisdictions to curb domestic violence. These efforts focus on the provision of emergency housing to female and child victims of domestic violence, physical abuse, victim assistance and advocacy, and breaking down the myths of domestic violence. The various approaches to domestic violence prevention also consider the effects of domestic violence on children, the role of police officers in investigating and providing services in domestic violence cases, domestic violence prosecution, the use of volunteers, and police officer training in how to handle domestic violence cases. A law enforcement checklist is included that outlines important steps to end violence against women. 14 photographs |
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| Main Term(s): |
Police crime-prevention |
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| Index Term(s): |
Abused women; Abusing spouses; Child victims; Community policing; Domestic assault prevention; Female victims; Problem-Oriented Policing; Victim services; Victims of violent crime; Violence prevention |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
Community Policing Consortium
Washington, DC 20036
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
Alexandria, VA 22314-3490
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000 |
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| Corporate Author: |
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
United States of America |
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| Sale Source: |
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America
Community Policing Consortium
Publicity Manager
1726 M St. NW
Suite 801
Washington, DC 20036
United States of America |
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| Publisher: |
http://www.communitypolicing.org |
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| Page Count: |
24 |
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| Format: |
Document |
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Program/Project Description |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link:
http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=184778 |
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