RT Article
T1 A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims’ Experiences With the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 47
IS 10
SP 1264
OP 1281
A1 Lysova, Alexandra
A2 Douglas, Emily M. 1973-
A2 Celi, Elizabeth M.
A2 Dixon, Louise
A2 Hanson, Kenzie
A2 Hines, Denise A.
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1768398747
AB The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.
K1 criminal justice response
K1 gender paradigm
K1 international study
K1 intimate partner abuse
K1 Male Victims
K1 Thematic Analysis
DO 10.1177/0093854820927442