Understanding Victims of Interpersonal Violence - 9780367422936

Taylor & Francis

Understanding Victims of Interpersonal ViolenceA Guide for Investigators and Prosecutors\nAuthor(s): Veronique N. Valliere\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367422936, 978-0367422936\nSynopsis\nUnderstanding 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.\n\nThis guide sheds light on interpersonal violence victims decisions and actions by providing context and naming factors that commonly impact victim responses. These include internal factors such as culture, religion, shame, and personality, as well as external factors like access to services, support systems, and resources. These factors inhibit or facilitate responses like disclosure, resistance, and participation (or lack thereof) in the prosecution of the offenders. Thi.