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Causes Of Domestic Violence, Jennifer J. Morris Sep 1994

Causes Of Domestic Violence, Jennifer J. Morris

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

The family is supposedly the most loving and supportive institution; unfortunately, it is also the most violent. This paper defines the family unit and also violence. Five major factors contributing to domestic violence are also outlined: stress, personal dispositions, social isolation, cultural and societal norms, and situational factors.


Discretionary Justice: A Legal And Policy Analysis Of A Governor’S Use Of The Clemency Power In The Cases Of Incarcerated Battered Women, Linda L. Ammons Jan 1994

Discretionary Justice: A Legal And Policy Analysis Of A Governor’S Use Of The Clemency Power In The Cases Of Incarcerated Battered Women, Linda L. Ammons

Linda L. Ammons

No abstract provided.


Multiple Columns On Cases Involving Domestic Violence, Nancy Lemon Dec 1993

Multiple Columns On Cases Involving Domestic Violence, Nancy Lemon

Nancy K.D. Lemon

Columns on cases involving domestic violence, Synergy, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges newsletter, 1994 and 1995.


Amicus Brief, Ireland V. Smith, Nancy Lemon Dec 1993

Amicus Brief, Ireland V. Smith, Nancy Lemon

Nancy K.D. Lemon

Amicus brief, Ireland v. Smith (Michigan case involving domestic violence custody issues), for Battered Women's Justice Project and other groups.


Domestic Violence And Stalking: A Comment On The Model Anti - Stalking Code Proposed By The National Institute Of Justice, Nancy Lemon Dec 1993

Domestic Violence And Stalking: A Comment On The Model Anti - Stalking Code Proposed By The National Institute Of Justice, Nancy Lemon

Nancy K.D. Lemon

Battered Women's Justice Project


Domestic Violence Custody Issues: A Strategy Paper, Nancy Lemon Dec 1993

Domestic Violence Custody Issues: A Strategy Paper, Nancy Lemon

Nancy K.D. Lemon

California Alliance Against Domestic Violence


Mules, Madonnas, Babies, Bathwater, Racial Imagery And Stereotypes: The African-American Woman And The Battered Woman Syndrome, Linda L. Ammons Dec 1993

Mules, Madonnas, Babies, Bathwater, Racial Imagery And Stereotypes: The African-American Woman And The Battered Woman Syndrome, Linda L. Ammons

Linda L. Ammons

No abstract provided.