Improving the Civil-Criminal Interface for Victims of Domestic Violence

Robinson, Amanda L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5071-850X 2007. Improving the Civil-Criminal Interface for Victims of Domestic Violence. The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice 46 (4) , pp. 356-371. 10.1111/j.1468-2311.2007.00482.x

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Abstract

This exploratory study investigated the ‘interface’ between the civil and criminal courts in Cardiff using information from victims of domestic violence, advocates, and solicitors. The ‘interface’ between civil and criminal courts is completely dependent upon the advocates that support victims through the legal process, rather than any formal policy or procedure. Whilst in Cardiff these arrangements appear to be effective, developing the interface between civil and criminal courts needs to be a national endeavour to provide a consistent and streamlined response to victims of domestic violence. The co-ordination of civil with criminal justice represents the best hope of keeping victims and their children safe.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	0265-5527
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2022 11:04
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/46820

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