RT Article
T1 Victim and Victim Support Staff Experiences of a Domestic Violence Electronic Monitoring Program in Australia
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 67
IS 9
SP 976
OP 995
A1 Hwang, Ye In (Jane)
A1 Simpson, Paul Leslie
A1 Butler, Tony Gerard
A2 Simpson, Paul Leslie
A2 Butler, Tony Gerard
LA English
YR 2023
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1847364306
AB This study investigates the experiences of victims of domestic violence (DV) involved in a bilateral electronic monitoring (EM) program. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six victims whose associated person of interest participated in an EM program post-release, as well as 13 victim support staff. Thematic analysis revealed seven themes: (1) Safety and validation, (2) Initial anxiety, (3) Minimal intrusion on daily life, (4) Psychological relief and feelings of safety, (5) Freedom to engage in daily activities, (6) Post-EM concerns for safety, and (7) An effective deterrent for some, but not for all. Overall, the experiences reported by victims and support staff were positive and evident of victim-centricity. The main defining experience of the DVEM program for victims was improved feelings of safety during the program and increased autonomy and confidence in going about their daily activities. However, there is an urgent need to consider post-EM safety of victims.
K1 victim support services
K1 community orders
K1 Victims of crime
K1 Electronic Monitoring
K1 Qualitative Research
K1 Domestic Violence
DO 10.1177/0306624X211058950