000			02093nab a2200349Ia 4500
999			_c2020 _d2020
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005			20250625151149.0
008			110331s2005 eng
020			_a187737217X
022			_a1124099
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aPond, Rachel _91930
245			_aNew Zealand women's experiences of lawyers in the context of domestic violence _cPond, Rachel; Morgan, Mandy
260			_c2005
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aWomen's Studies Journal 19(2) 2005 : 79-106
520			_aThis article presents a study that examined women's experiences of the legal system when they endeavour to protect themselves from domestic violence, and in particular, how they viewed the lawyer representing them. The study employed a narrative methodology. The author found that a common complaint of the women was that lawyers do not understand the complexity of domestic violence, namely how abuse affects many aspects of the victim's life. Many of the participants reported that their lawyer had poor communication skills, minimised or blamed them for the abuse, and often did not provide all the relevant information about their case. Those that indicated positive experiences reported that their lawyer did attempt to understand the situation, displayed empathy and listening skills, and seemed genuinely concerned about the safety and wellbeing of them and their children. The research findings suggest that negative experiences of the legal system in domestic violence cases often exacerbate an already stressful situation.
650	2	7	_aABUSED WOMEN _925
650	2	7	_aATTITUDES _970
650	2	7	_aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650	2	7	_aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _9431
650	2	7	_aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_aLEGAL SERVICES _9344
650	2	7	_aNARRATIVE TECHNIQUES _9399
650	2	7	_aQUALITATIVE RESEARCH _9485
650	2	7	_aVICTIM/SURVIVORS' VOICES _99763
650	2	4	_aVICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9624
651		4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
700	1		_aMorgan, Mandy _91751
773	0		_tWomen's Studies Journal 19(2) 2005 : 79-106
942			_cARTICLE _2ddc