Citation

Zoglin K. Temida 2003; 6(2): 67-71.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, KoBSON)

DOI

10.2298/TEM0302067Z

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In this paper author presents three instruments that have been proven helpful in domestic violence prosecutions in the United States, particularly in California: (1) laws, (2) inter-agency protocols, and (3) victim support services. Prosecutors have found that certain laws have been helpful in domestic violence prosecutions. These include restraining orders, criminal penalties for violations of restraining orders, and evidence code provisions permitting certain kinds of testimony. Second, many jurisdictions in California have drafted inter-agency protocols. The purpose of these protocols is to help law enforcement, health care workers, and social workers in gathering evidence relating to domestic violence cases. Finally, most victims are not familiar with the criminal justice system many are nervous about going to court for domestic violence cases, for a variety of reasons. As a result, many jurisdictions have established victim support services.

Keywords: zaštitne mere, svedočenje, međuagencijski protokoli, službe za pomoć žrtvama, Kalifornija