Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence against Women

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

United Nations, Contributor.

Series:

Criminal Justice Handbook Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Violence in women.

Police patrol.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (110 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] United Nations Publications 2010

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The 'Handbook on Effective Police Responses to Violence Against Women' is a comprehensive guide commissioned by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. It addresses the global issue of violence against women, emphasizing the role of police in investigating and responding to such crimes. The handbook provides an overview of international norms and standards, preventive approaches, and procedural laws. It aims to equip law enforcement with the necessary skills and sensitivity to protect victims and uphold their rights. The content is intended for police officers, policymakers, and criminal justice practitioners to improve intervention strategies and collaboration across agencies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of contents

I. Introduction

A. Setting the context

B. Particularly vulnerable women

C. Life phases of violence against women

D. Common misconceptions about domestic violence

E. Justice system responses and victim protection

II. International norms and standards

Rights of women and state obligations

III. Factors underlying violence against women

IV. Preventive approaches

V. Responding to violence against women: The role of the police

A. Introduction

B. Code of conduct for law enforcement officials

C. Police agency guiding policies

D. Investigating acts of violence against women

E. Threat assessment and risk management

F. Victim services and witness protection

G. Responding to offenders

H. Privacy and confidentiality

I. Police accountability and oversight

VI. Procedural law

VII. Inter-agency collaboration and support

Annexes

Annex I. Sample injury diagram for investigators and medical professionals

Annex II. Online sources and websites Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

9789210555814

9210555813