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008			110331s2007 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
082	0		_aTRO
100			_aJacobs, Nicole _91421
245			_aSupport at court : _bthe experience of witnesses attending the Specialist Domestic Violence Court at West London Magistrate's Court : 2006-7 _cJacobs, Nicole
260			_aLondon _bStanding Together Against Domestic Violence _c2007
300			_a16 p. ; 30 cm
365			_a00 _b12.06
520			_aThe report is based on data collected by Standing Together Against Domestic Violence (a trust that coordinates a multi-agency response to domestic violence). Standing Together used questionnaires with support agencies who attended the court with their clients. In addition, the report drew on 17 witness comment leaflets filled out by witnesses (that is, primary victims) at the court. These witnesses (16 female and 1 male) also discussed their experiences of the court with an independent consultant. Findings of the research include: the Specialist Domestic Violence Court has a positive impact on the witnesses' experience of court; witnesses were provided with adequate support prior to the court date; pre trial visits are helpful but not always possible; witnesses felt safe at West London Magistrate's court; and independent domestic violence advisor support is important after the court date.The report also presents additional comments from independent domestic violence advisors and witness service workers at the Specialist Domestic Violence Court. In addition to operational findings for Standing Together Against Domestic Violence, the author recommends all agencies need to offer pre trial visits and special measures at different stages in the process; pre trial visits should be offered to all; and witnesses need contact with the Police to make sure they have access to all of the services on offer.
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650	2	7	_2FVC _aCOURTS _9162
650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aPOLICY _9447
650	2	4	_aSOCIAL SERVICES _9555
650	2	4	_aVICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9624
650	2	7	_9431 _aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _2FVC
651	2	4	_aUNITED KINGDOM _92604
710	2		_92485 _aStanding Together Against Domestic Violence
942			_2ddc _cREPORT
999			_c2664 _d2664