Battered Women's Project

Battered Women's Justice Project

This information was prepared by the Battered Women's Justice Project, a national resource center on civil and criminal justice for battered women. It was developed to assist lay advocates and practitioners in the law enforcement and justice systems who are working to improve their community response to domestic violence cases. The intent is twofold: to increase the effectiveness of battered women's advocates by enhancing their understanding of the justice system, and to educate practitioners about the unique dynamics of battering that influence the behavior of victims and perpetrators and the outcomes of court cases. Many of the documents include a bibliography of related articles. When the text refers to accompanying materials, these can be obtained directly from the Battered Women's Justice Project.

To order accompanying materials: Telephone 1-800-903-0111 (ext.# 1) or write to the Battered Women's Justice Project at:

Battered Women's Justice Project
Criminal Justice Center
4032 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
http://www.bwjp.org/

A fee will be charged to cover the costs of printing, handling and postage. All materials may be duplicated and distributed freely, provided references to its source is included. The Battered Women's Justice Project is supported by a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.