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Citation |
Jaffe PG, Juodis M. Juv. Fam. Court J. 2006; 57(3): 13-28. |
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(Copyright © 2006, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Publisher John Wiley and Sons) |
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Abstract |
Domestic Violence Death Review Committees (DVDRCs) are interdisciplinary teams dedicated to examining domestic homicide and recommending how to prevent future tragedies by comprehensively examining individual cases. This article summarizes the findings of 15 DVDRCs concerning children as victims and witnesses. The findings reflect that an alarming number of children are victimized by domestic violence. Themes in the recommendations are grouped in relationship to: (1) training and policy development; (2) resource development; (3) coordination of services; (4) legislative reform; and (5) prevention programs. The recommendations are critical for criminal and civil courts as well as enhancing collaboration between the justice system and community partners in preventing domestic homicide. |