NCJ Number
137030
Date Published
1991
Length
164 pages
Annotation
Designed to offer practical and up-to-date guidance on the prosecution of domestic violence, this manual provides an overview of domestic violence, discusses the role of the prosecutor, details case law and statutes, and outlines the prosecution process and victim issues.
Abstract
The prosecutor is in a key position to serve as a catalyst for positive change in the way the justice system responds to domestic violence. The prosecutor who develops an informed and responsive prosecution protocol sets the standard for holding defendants of domestic violence accountable for their conduct. By assuming a leadership role in educating and advising other key players, the prosecutor encourages well-informed and consistent decision-making throughout the justice system. 5 appendixes