The contribution of domestic and family violence death reviews in Australia: From recommendations to reform?

A key aim of domestic violence death reviews (DVDRs) is to recommend improvements to domestic violence service responses, thereby preventing future domestic violence-related deaths. However, there is little scholarship examining the implementation of DVDR recommendations. This study analyses all rec...

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Authors: Buxton-Namisnyk, Emma (Author) ; Gibson, Althea 1927-2003 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Journal of criminology
Year: 2024, Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages: 161-186
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
domestic homicide reviews
recommendation implementation
Violence against women
policy implementation
domestic violence fatality reviews
domestic violence death reviews
Domestic violence homicide reviews
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Summary:A key aim of domestic violence death reviews (DVDRs) is to recommend improvements to domestic violence service responses, thereby preventing future domestic violence-related deaths. However, there is little scholarship examining the implementation of DVDR recommendations. This study analyses all recommendations made by two Australian DVDR bodies, from the time of each body's establishment until September 2023, alongside government responses and implementation information. Our findings show that despite high levels of initial government acceptance of DVDR recommendations there remains a considerable implementation gap. We consider implementation barriers, suggest improvements to recommendation monitoring and identify areas for future research.
ISSN:2633-8084
DOI:10.1177/26338076231223580