高级法官家庭暴力研究课程

This chapter will provide an overview of the dynamics of domestic violence and the emotional and behavioral effects on victims. The effect of trauma on adult and child victims of domestic violence and victim survival strategies will also be explored. The socio-ecological model of domestic violence will be explained, as well as the public health approach for interventions for domestic violence. 最后, trauma-informed judicial approaches will be introduced.

This chapter describes how the trauma suffered by domestic violence victims can result in PTSD and how stress and trauma affect the formation and retention of memories. This chapter will describe how the consequences of trauma can have profound implications on a victim’s ability to remember details about the abuse they have suffered and their testimony in court. This chapter will also suggest support for victims of domestic violence that can improve their ability to function in court and trauma-informed responses that courts can implement to increase safety.

This chapter will describe the factors that contribute to whether a victim of domestic violence can successfully and safely leave an abusive relationship. According to the National 家庭暴力 Hotline, domestic violence victims may leave a relationship up to seven times before permanently leaving (n.d.). This chapter will also examine why victims may not feel safe being involved in the justice system. The study of the efficacy of protection orders will be addressed, 包括影响虐待再次发生的因素. 最后, this chapter will explore therapeutic justice and address ways courts can enhance victim safety and empowerment.

This chapter describes the negative consequences of economic abuse that impact victims of domestic violence. It provides an explanation of the dynamics of multiple types of economic abuse and discusses ways that courts can mitigate the impact of economic abuse on survivors of domestic violence.

This chapter explores the data collected on perpetrators of domestic violence. It provides a description of common characteristics and behaviors of perpetrators while also describing how some perpetrators are able to hide their violence behind closed doors. Differences between male and female perpetration of violence are also discussed. 最后, judges are reminded of the ways in which perpetrators work to discredit victim testimony and narrative.

This chapter will explore the laws and procedures that courts can utilize to hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable for their actions and promote victim safety. To minimize the potential for reoccurrence of abuse, it is essential that perpetrators respect and comply with court orders that prohibit violence and harassment and that those court orders are enforced. The use of behavioral interventions such as batterers’ intervention programs (BIPs) will be explored as well as BIPs’ efficacy in changing offenders' violent behavior.

Victims who want to leave domestic violence perpetrators often want to take their vulnerable pets with them. 本章描述§741如何.30, F.S. was amended to allow petitioners to include their pets in injunctions for protection against domestic violence. 另外, it describes how judges can include protections for those pets in temporary and final orders. 豁免也被讨论.

This chapter reveals the impact of vicarious trauma (also called secondary trauma) on judges who preside over domestic violence cases. It is important for those tasked with making significant decisions over other people’s lives to focus on staying emotionally and physically healthy to fulfill that role. Judges can reinforce positive habits by acquiring new knowledge and skills to protect their health.