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008			110331s1997 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
082	0		_a362.8292 CAR
100			_aCarbonatto, Helene _9878
245			_aThe criminal justice system response to domestic violence in New Zealand _cCarbonatto, Helene M.T.
246			_aThesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology.
260			_c1997
300			_a357 leaves
365			_a00 _b0
500			_aThesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology.
520			_aThe broad objective of this thesis is three-fold: to analyse the kinds of domestic violence incidents and people (offenders and victims) dealt with by the police; to analyse the criminal justice system's response to these; and to explore the extent to which recent police policy developments have improved the situation for victims of domestic violence. On the basis of an analysis of 270 police files and interviews with 24 victims of domestic violence, the findings of this research suggest that police policies focused solely on arrest and prosecution without regard to the needs of all victims of domestic violence. A number of recommendations are identified in an attempt to improve the situation of victims of domestic violence and make the criminal justice system more responsive to the needs of victims. These recommendations are made with respect to police policy and practice, court practices, counselling options, culturally appropriate interventions, and primary prevention interventions.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT
650	2	7	_2FVC _aCRIMINAL JUSTICE _9167
650	2	7	_2FVC _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE _9203
650	2	7	_2FVC _aINTERVENTION _9326
650	2	7	_2FVC _aTHESES _9606
650	2	7	_9431 _aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE _2FVC
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
651	2	4	_aNEW ZEALAND _92588
942			_2ddc _cTHESIS
999			_c3356 _d3356