Double Victimization of Children Who Are Victims of Domestic Violence

• NCJ Number: 88911
• Journal: Victimology Volume: 6 Issue: 1-4 Dated: (1981) Pages: 234-248
• Author(s): M Greenwood
• Date Published: 1983
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper discusses procedures encountered by child victims of domestic violence who appear in criminal court proceedings in the United States and finds that these children suffer short-term stress and possible long-term trauma.

Abstract

It considers long- and short-term stress factors and identifies information gaps. Suggestions for court reform are offered which can provide a less psychologically stressful situation for the child victim without interfering with the defendant's constitutional rights. Eleven references are included. (Author abstract modified)