Successful prosecution of intimate violence: making it offender-focused

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Record Type: Book Book

KM544.9.I58.R93 2023

Taylor and Francis Group

2023

IntroductionSection I: Building a Better Foundation: A Better You1. Myths and Misinformation: Barriers to Believing2. How Does Anyone do That?: Understanding the Mind and Motivation of Offenders3. What Made the Victim Act That Way?: Understanding Vic...

Introduction

Section I: Building a Better Foundation: A Better You

• 1. Myths and Misinformation: Barriers to Believing
• 2. How Does Anyone do That?: Understanding the Mind and Motivation of Offenders
• 3. What Made the Victim Act That Way?: Understanding Victim Response

Section II: Building a Better Case: Offender-Based Evidence and Practice

• 4. Building Your Case
• 5. Building a Relationship with the Victim
• 6. Offender-Focused Investigation
• 7. Offender-Focused Interviewing
• 8. Pre-trial Strategy
• 9. Selecting the Right Jury
• 10. Trial
• 11. Evidence-Based Prosecution
• 12. Conclusion: The Real Meaning of Winning

Appendix A – Offender-Focused Interview Questions

Appendix B – Sample Voir Dire Questions

Appendix C – Sample Chapters for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Cases

Appendix D – Samples of the Use of Technology at Trial

Appendix E – Sentencing Questions for Victims

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Attached Documents:

• Successful Prosecution of Intimate Violence.pdf