Lost in translation: experiences of ESL/LEP civil protection order petitioners

The current study seeks to better understand the experiences of English as Second Language (ELS) and/or Limited English Proficiency (LEP) petitioners as they access the court system for civil protection orders. In analyzing structured observations of protection order hearings, three themes emerged:...

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Main Author: Willis, Carolyn S. (Author)
Contributors: Troshynski, Emily I. ; Bejinariu, Alexa
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Contemporary justice review
Year: 2021, Volume: 24, Issue: 1, Pages: 123-149
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
barriers to justice
language access
Protection orders
interpersonal violence
domestic violence