Creating Justice Through Balance

Integrating Domestic Violence Law into Family Court Practice

This article reviews the development of family and domestic
violence law. It compares and contrasts the core precepts of family and domestic violence jurisprudence with resulting practice and policy ramifications arising from the inherent substantive tensions. Finally, critical civil legal system actors, courts, and attorneys are challenged to apply and practice domestic violence law in the struggle to afford justice for all.

Details:
BY ANDREA C. FARNEY AND ROBERTA L. VALENTE

Type/Format of Resource: General resources

Category/Topic of interest:
Woman Abuse

Population Group:
    Friends & Family
    Victims / Survivors
    Health Care Service Providers
    Social Service Providers

Language of Resource:
English

Year of Publication: 2003

Associated Document:
Creating Justice Through Balance (Acrobat PDF file)