Batterer Programs: What Criminal Justice Agencies Need to Know
Kerry Murphy Healy and Christine Smith of Department of Justice
This article by the National Institute of Justice presents information about batterer intervention programs operating throughout the country.
Domestic Violence Questions and Answers
Cypen & Cypen
What should I do if I am beaten or abused by my spouse, companion, family member, or lover?
Family Violence / Protective Orders
John K. Grubb & Associates, P.C.
All too frequently, divorcing couples have had a long history of inflicting physical harm or bodily injury upon one.
Domestic Violence Charges in New Jersey May Require Twice the Court Time
Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff
In 1991, in response to a growing number of domestic violence cases the New Jersey legislative enacted The Prevention of Violence Act.
Assessing the Exposure of Urban Youth to Violence.
Department of Justice
This article discusses an ongoing research project in Chicago to study the effect of growing up in a violent environment.
Understanding the Law
Missouri Bar Center
This brochure lists the various printed materials available from The Missouri Bar, and includes an order form.
Restraining Orders, Civil Protection Orders, Temporary Protection Order
Linda D. Cooper of Cooper & Forbes
The above three orders are common in the area of family law practice. They each have their own unique attributes.
Domestic Violence Is A Plague In Our City
Clement Law Center
The Federal Way News ran two articles last week about murder and mania in our fair city, both cases showing grap.
Family Violence: Protective Orders
Conner & Lindamood, P.C.
What is a protective order? A protective order is a court order issued to protect victims of family violence.
You Can Stop Child Abuse
Missouri Bar Center
This article provides a resource on how to stop child abuse under the law.
Immigrant Populations as Victims: Toward a Multicultural Criminal Justice System
Robert C. Davis and Edna Frez of Department of Justice
This article summarizes a study that investigated whether the diverse cultural makeup of many communities requires the criminal justice system to modify its approach, particularly in handling recent immigrants.
Domestic Violence And The Law
Missouri Bar Center
This article provides a resource for those interested in domestic violence and its relation to the legal system.
Handgun Use Banned for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Conviction
Richard Alexander of Alexander Hawes LLP
This article examines the developments leading to the restriction of handgun possession for persons convicted of domestic violence.
California Spousal Abuse Charges Cost More Than You Know
Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel
A conviction for domestic violence can impact your life in ways you may not have considered. California has aggressive domestic violence laws.
Civil Protection Orders: Victims' Views on Effectiveness
Susan L. Keilitz of Department of Justice
This report discusses the results of a study that found that the longer women experience abuse, the more intense the behavior is likely to become and the more likely women are to be severely injured by their abusers.