Canadian Policing Research Catalogue

Charging and prosecution policies in cases of spousal assault [electronic resource] : a synthesis of research, academic, and judicial responses : final report / by Trevor Brown.

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Resource

e-Books

Alternate Title

Politiques en matière de mises en accusation et de poursuite dans les affaires de violence conjugale : synthèse des réactions des chercheurs, des universitaires et du milieu judiciaire : rapport final.

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Publishers

Description

1 online resource (22 p.)

Note

"November 2000."
Description based on print version record.

Summary

The purpose of this review was to provide a synthesis of the social science research, academic commentary, and Canadian jurisprudence addressing the effectiveness of the policies in achieving their goal of reducing the incidence of spousal abuse in Canada.

Subject

Online Access

Contents

1. Effectiveness of the policies in achieving deterrence -- 2. Victim perspectives on the policy -- 3. Police perspectives on the policy -- 4. Prosecutor perspectives on the policy -- 5. Academic and public suggestions for reform -- 6. Judicial commentary on the policy.

Series

Research report (Canada. Dept. of Justice) ; rr2001-5e.

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