Citation

Kleinman TG. J. Child Custod. 2004; 1(4): 1-8.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J190v01n04_01

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

It is important for judges to accurately convey what they intend when speaking to litigants involved in domestic violence. Language has idiosyncratic meaning to perpetrators and to victims. Therefore, it is imperative that judges know and understand the language of domestic violence and use it properly. This editorial comments on some of the pitfalls of improper use of language, its impact, and suggests some solutions.