Understanding Victims of Interpersonal Violence : a Guide for Investigators and Prosecutors.

Understanding Victims of Interpersonal Violence : a Guide for Investigators and Prosecutors.

"Understanding Victims of Interpersonal Violence: A Guide for Investigators and Prosecutors provides accessible information for criminal justice personnel "in the trenches" with victims of violence to aid in understanding and explaining their behavior. This guide sheds light on interp...

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Main Author: Valliere, Veronique N.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milton : Routledge, 2019.
Subjects:
Sexual abuse victims > Psychology.
Sexual abuse victims > Psychology
Online Access:Click for online access
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction Section 1: Victim Response to Interpersonal Violence Chapter 1 - Victim Response to Assault - Is It "Counterintuitive" Behavior? Chapter 2 - "I Was in Shock"
  • Internal Factors Influencing Victim Response Chapter 3
  • "Where Was I Supposed to Go?" - External Factors that Influence Victim Response and Help Seeking Chapter 4 - "I Will Not Be Denied" - Influence of the Offender on Victim Behavior Chapter 5 - "I Should Have Kicked His Ass!" - Male Victims of Intimate Violence Section 2: Common Types of Victim Responses Chapter 6 - "What Was I Supposed to Say?" - Issues in Disclosure of Assault Chapter 7 - "But I Love Him"
  • Continued Contact with the Offender Chapter 8 - "Nah, I'm Good" - Understand Victim ResistanceSummary Chapter 9 - "Commit to Courage"
  • Conclusions and Suggestions References Appendix A - Questions Instead of "Why?" Appendix B - Sample Voir Dire Questions Appendix C - Interviewing Victims for Sentencing

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