Women's access to legal services
Law Commission
Women's access to legal services Law Commission - Wellington Law Commission, New Zealand 1999 - 306 p. ; computer file : PDF format (1214Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web - NZLC SP1 .
This study paper provides an analysis of women's access to legal services. A qualitative methodology was employed to learn more about women's experiences of the justice system, and to identify barriers to accessing legal services. This paper discusses numerous facets pertaining to the interaction of women, legal services, and the justice system as a whole. Areas specific to family violence include the lack of understanding of the context of domestic violence, and different legal needs of women due to the influence of partner abuse. Financial limitations are identified as a significant barrier to securing legal services. The study paper recommends greater interagency coordination between funding bodies, and producers and distributors of legal information to stop fragmentation and improve access to services.
187718733X
0113-2245
CARE AND PROTECTION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JUSTICE
SOCIAL SERVICES
STATISTICS
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Women's access to legal services Law Commission - Wellington Law Commission, New Zealand 1999 - 306 p. ; computer file : PDF format (1214Kb) ; computer file : World Wide Web - NZLC SP1 .
This study paper provides an analysis of women's access to legal services. A qualitative methodology was employed to learn more about women's experiences of the justice system, and to identify barriers to accessing legal services. This paper discusses numerous facets pertaining to the interaction of women, legal services, and the justice system as a whole. Areas specific to family violence include the lack of understanding of the context of domestic violence, and different legal needs of women due to the influence of partner abuse. Financial limitations are identified as a significant barrier to securing legal services. The study paper recommends greater interagency coordination between funding bodies, and producers and distributors of legal information to stop fragmentation and improve access to services.
187718733X
0113-2245
CARE AND PROTECTION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
JUSTICE
SOCIAL SERVICES
STATISTICS
WOMEN
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
SEXUAL VIOLENCE