RT Article
T1 Making justice work. Effective legal interventions for domestic violence
JF The British journal of criminology
VO 44
IS 2
SP 204
OP 224
A1 Lewis, Ruth 1966-
LA English
YR 2004
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1639316922
AB In contrast to a tradition of commentary which has been negative about the law's potential to benefit women who experience men's violence, this paper reports more positive findings about women and men's experiences of legal intervention for domestic violence. The author argues for examination of: the perspectives of both women (as survivors) and men (as perpetrators); the process as well as the outcome of legal intervention; the ways in which women can and do express agency'. Empirical data from a study of 122 men and 134 women are used to demonstrate that women's safety and quality of life can be improved after prosecution and conviction of their abuser. Key aspects of successful legal intervention are highlighted and considered
K1 Häusliche Gewalt
K1 Strafjustiz
K1 Strafverfolgung
K1 Frauen
K1 Abschreckung
K1 Intervention
K1 Auswirkungen
K1 Verurteilung
K1 Sicherheit
K1 Rehabilitation