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Table of Contents
General Applicability for All Modules
Module 1: Responsibility of the Legal System in Domestic Violence
Cases

Module 2: Orders of Protection and Full Faith & Credit
Module 3: Initiation of the Criminal Process
Module 4: Overview of the Domestic Violence Criminal Trial
Module 5: Special Evidentiary Problems in DV Criminal Cases
Module 6: Pre-Sentencing Considerations
Module 7: Sentencing Options
Module 8: Innovative Solutions
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General Applicability for All Modules

Family Violence Prevention Fund
National organization working to end domestic violence.
http://endabuse.org

New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Clearinghouse for domestic violence information and resources in New Mexico.
http://www.nmcadv.org

New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
Clearinghouse for sexual assault information and resources in New Mexico.
http://www.swcp.com/nmcsaas/about.html

Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice
Federal office addressing legal and policy issues on violence against women.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo

Report of the Violence Against Women Task Force, Attorney General's Office
http://www.ago.state.nm.us/Publications/Violence/violence_
against_women _task_fo.html

Educating to End Domestic Violence: A Law School Report
American Bar Association’s recommendations for integrating domestic violence issues into legal education.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/etedv

Family Violence Prevention Fund Judicial Resources
Training and distance-learning programs in domestic violence issues for judges.
http://endabuse.org/programs/justice

“Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence: Cultural Challenges and Available Legal Protections,” Sudha Shetty, J.D. and Janice Kaguyutan, J.D.
This article discusses the challenges faced by battered immigrant women and some of the legal protections now available to them.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/vawnet/
arimmigrant.asp

“Justice, Change and Human Rights: International Research and Responses to Domestic Violence,” Barbara Buron, Nata Duvvury and Nisa Varia
Overview of the international prevalence of domestic violence and factors associated with it. Also examines the state of community responses to domestic violence.
http://www.icrw.org/docs/domesticviolencesynthesis.pdf

Notice of Available Publications and Technical Assistance
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ list of publications on domestic violence issues.
http://ncjfcj.unr.edu/homepage/dvp.html

Office on Violence Against Women Resources
List of resources and research on domestic violence issues.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/statistics.htm

“Prevalence, Incidence, and Consequences of Violence Against Women,” Patricia Tjaden, Ph.D., and Nancy Thoennes, Ph.D.
A November 1998 report that summarizes the results of a national survey on men's and women's experiences with violence.
http://ncjrs.org/txtfiles/172837.txt

Teaching Domestic Violence Law
List of textbooks and articles relevant to teaching courses on domestic violence law.
http://www.abanet.org/domviol/teaching.html

“The Federal Domestic Violence Laws and the Enforcement of These Laws,” Margaret S. Groban
Overview of the federal offenses and statutes now available in the Violence Against Women Act and the Gun Control Act to prosecute domestic violence offenders.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FFC/chapter5.html

“The Legal Road to Freedom,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Overview of the history of domestic violence law and recent developments in the practice area.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/legalro.htm


Module 1: Responsibility of the Legal System in Domestic Violence Cases

"Family Violence: Two Good Ideas" by Sarah M. Buel.
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_twoideas.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_twoideas.pdf

“Identifying the Assaultive Husband in Court: You Be the Judge” by David Adams.
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_ assultive.1.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_assultive.1.pdf

Sample Court Letter by Hon. Charles E. Black, Massachusetts District Court, Quincy Division
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_courtletter.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_courtletter.pdf

“Fifty Obstacles to Leaving, a.k.a., Why Abuse Victims Stay” by Sarah M. Buel
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_50obsacles.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_50obsacles.pdf

“The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children: Recommendations to Improve Interventions” by Sarah M. Buel
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
impactchildren.doc

PDF:http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
impactchildren.pdf

“Safety for Kids” brochure by American Bar Association
Safety for Kids, p. 1
PDF:
http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
safetykids1.pdf

Safety for Kids, p. 2
PDF:
http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
safetykid2.pdf

“Personal Safety Plan” brochure by Safe Place, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_personalsafety.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_personalsafety.pdf

“Goals of Judicial Intervention in Domestic Violence Cases” by National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_goalsjudintr.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_goalsjudintr.pdf

“Judicial Checklist” by Judicial Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Commission on Domestic Violence
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_judchecklist.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_judchecklist.pdf

“Violent Women: Fact and Fantasy” by Jeffrey L. Edleson, Ph.D.
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_factfantasy.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_factfantasy.pdf

“Ten Things I Wish Family Court Judges Knew About Domestic Violence” by Richard Ducote
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_tenthings.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_tenthings.pdf

“Focus on Domestic Violence: 18 Helpful Resources for You to Check Out” by Sarah Buel
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_helpful resources.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod1/
1_helpfulresources.pdf

Stalking Resource Center, a division of the National Center for Victims of Crime
This website provides resources, training and technical assistance to stalking victim service providers and criminal justice professionals.
http://www.ncvc.org/

Violence Against Women Online Resources
List of articles and websites addressing stalking issues.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/stalk.asp

“Addressing Stalking in Indian Country,” by Rebecca St. George, Mending the Sacred Hoop, STOP Violence Against Indian Women Technical Assistance Project, Duluth, MN: February 2001
This article discusses the results of a June 1999 survey sent to approximately 150 tribes regarding tribal anti-stalking laws.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/stalking.htm

“Domestic Violence and Stalking: A Comment on the Model Anti-Stalking Code Proposed by the National Institute of Justice,” by Nancy K. D. Lemon
This article presents basic information about the extent of stalking in the U.S. and discusses the origin and current status of stalking laws.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/BWJP/stalking.htm

“Interventions for Domestic Violence and Stalking,” adapted from the "Stalking Incident Diary" developed by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Training Center
This article analyzes the effectiveness of arrests and protection orders for stalking offenders.
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ocpa/94Guides/DomViol/chap3.htm

“Stalking and Domestic Violence: Annual Report to Congress Under the Violence Against Women Act,” Washington, DC: US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Grants Office (VAWGO) May 2001, NCJ-172204
Report on issues associated with stalking, including cyberstalking, law enforcement response to stalking, victims’ needs, and recommendations for improved handling of stalking cases.
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/ojp/186157.pdf

“Stalking in America: Findings From the National Violence Against Women Survey,” by Patricia Tjaden and Nancy Thoennes, April 1998
This article discusses the results of the National Violence Against Women Survey and its implications for public policy.
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/169592.txt

Violence Against Women Online Resources, Annotated Stalking Bibliography
List of recommended books about stalking issues.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/
stalkingannotatedbib.asp

“Assessing the Justice System Response to Violence Against Women: A Tool for Communities to Develop Coordinated Responses,” Kristin Littel, M.A., Mary B. Malefyt, J.D., and Alexandra H. Walker
Overview and evaluation of several domestic violence coordinated-response programs around the United States.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/Promise/PP3.htm

“Battered Women and the Criminal Justice System,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Discusses the commonalties among battered women victim-witnesses and strategies for effectively dealing with battered women in the courts.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/battere.htm

“Child Custody and Visitation Decisions in Domestic Violence Cases: Legal Trends, Research Findings, and Recommendations,” Daniel G. Saunders, Ph.D., October 1998
Description of some of the legal and cultural trends surrounding custody and visitation decisions and the social science evidence supporting a need to consider domestic violence in these decisions.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/vawnet/custody.htm

“Children of Domestic Violence: Risks and Remedies,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Discusses the risk to children posed by domestic violence and strategies for intervention to protect children from violent homes.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/risks&r.htm

“Executive Summary of Effective Intervention in Domestic Violence & Child Maltreatment Cases: Guidelines for Policy and Practice,” National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
NCJFCJ recommendations for developing a framework for interventions in domestic violence situations.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/executvi.htm

“Expanding Solutions for Domestic Violence and Poverty: What Battered Women with Abused Children Need From Their Advocates,” Susan Schechter
A discussion of the connection between domestic violence and poverty. http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/expandin.asp

“Legal Interventions in Family Violence: Research Findings and Policy Implications,” National Institute of Justice
Overview of a wide range of research on family violence and its practical implications for enforcement of domestic violence legislation.
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles/171666.pdf

“Problems Associated with Children’s Witnessing of Domestic Violence,” Jeffrey L. Edleson, Ph.D.
Article about the childhood problems associated with witnessing domestic violence, the moderating factors present in a child's life that appear to increase or decrease these problems, and an evaluation of the research methods used in the studies reviewed.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/vawnet/witness.htm

“The Overlap Between Child Maltreatment and Woman Abuse,” Jeffrey L. Edleson, Ph.D.
A review of over 35 studies on the overlap between child maltreatment and woman battering in the same families.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/finaldocuments/Vawnet/overlap.pdf

“What is Wrong With Mutual Orders of Protection?” by Joan Zora
Description of the issues and problems associated with mutual orders of protection.
http://www.scvan.org/mutual_orders.html

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 1.3 Patterns of Violence
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_1.htm#13

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 1.7 Understanding the Victim
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_1.htm#17

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 1.8 Domestic Abuse and Children
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_1.htm#18

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 8.4 Harassment and Stalking Act
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_8.htm#84


Module 2: Orders of Protection and Full Faith & Credit

“An Advocate’s Guide to Full Faith and Credit for Orders of Protection,” Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence
A guide for legal practitioners in dealing with enforcement of orders of protection.
http://www.pcadv.org/publications/FFC_Advocates_Guide.pdf

“Full Faith and Credit – A Judge’s Bench Card,” National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Discussion of types of protection orders and methods of enforcement.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/judgefin.htm

“Lethality Assessments as Integral Parts of Providing Full Faith and Credit "Guarantees,” Robin Hassler, Byron Johnson, Michael Town, Neil Websdale
This article discusses the connections between the risk of lethal violence and women's estrangement from their batterers, and recommends initiatives to deal with the potential risk of lethal violence facing battered women who move to asylum states.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FFC/chapter9.html

“The Role of Judges in Enforcing Full Faith and Credit,” Susan B Carbon, Peter C. MacDonald, Michael Town, Mary T. Wynne
This article discusses the components of a valid protection order and the ways in which judges can assist victims of domestic violence who move to a different jurisdiction.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FFC/chapter6.html

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 3.4 Full Faith and Credit for Protection Orders Under the Federal Violence Against Women Act http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_3.htm#34


Module 3: Initiation of the Criminal Process

“Assessing Whether Batterers Will Kill”, Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Discussion of indicators to aid a lethality assessment.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/lethali.htm

“Helping Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships,” Barbara E. Smith, Laura B. Nickles, Darlanne Hector Mulmat, and Heather J. Davies, for the American Bar Association and Association of Governments
Discusses law enforcement and community responses to children who have been exposed to domestic violence.
http://www.abanet.org/child/dvchild.pdf

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 1.5 Lethality Factors
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_1.htm#152

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.1 Overview of Conditional Pretrial Release http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/
ch_9.htm#91

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.2 Procedures for Issuing Conditional Release Orders
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#92

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.3 Factors to Consider in Determining Conditions of Release
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#93

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.4 Contents of Conditional Release Orders
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#94

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.5 Modification of Conditional Release Orders
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#95

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.6 Enforcement Proceedings
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#96

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.7 Denying Bond
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#97


Module 4: Overview of the Domestic Violence Criminal Trial

“What Does Domestic Violence Mean?” brochure by New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/
4_whatdoesdvmean.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/
4_whatdoesdvmean.pdf

“Personal Safety Tips” brochure by New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/
4_personalsafety.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/4_personalsafety.pdf

“Overcoming Painful Past Experiences” by Betty Caponera, Ph.D.
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/
4_overcoming.doc

PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod4/4_overcoming.pdf

“Criminal Prosecution of Domestic Violence,” Linda A. McGuire, Esq.
Overview of the history of the judicial response to domestic violence in the U.S. and suggestions for change.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/BWJP/prosecuteV.htm

“Prosecutors, Kids and Domestic Violence Cases,” Debra Whitcomb
This article explores the challenges prosecutors face when children are exposed to domestic violence and offers suggestions on what prosecutors can do to help battered women and their children.
http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/jr000248b.pdf

“Safety and Accountability: The Underpinnings of a Just Justice System,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Discussion of the constructs of safety and accountability in domestic violence cases, and examination of how court administration and the judiciary might fully respond to these underpinnings of justice for adult and child victims of domestic violence.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/safety.htm

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 9.4.2 Promoting Pretrial Safety in Cases Involving Allegations of Domestic Violence
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_9.htm#942

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.1 Overview of Evidence in a Domestic Violence Criminal Trial
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#101

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.2.1 Victim/Counselor Privilege
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#1021

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.2.2 Victim’s Location
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#1022

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.3 Jury Selection Issues
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#103

Evidence Chart

“Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials,” National Institute of Justice Report to Congress, May 1996
This report covers the validity of "Battered Women Syndrome" in criminal cases, expert testimony on battering, and the impact of evidence concerning battering in domestic violence cases.
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/batter.txt

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.4 Victim/Witness Testimony
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#104

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.5 Expert Testimony on the Experience of Battered Women http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#105

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.6 Admissibility of Character and Conduct Evidence
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#106

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.7 The Hearsay Rule, Exceptions and Related Issues
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#107

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: Interactive Chart: Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in DV Cases
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/hearsay_chart/
index.htm


Module 5: Special Evidentiary Problems in DV Criminal Cases

“Validity and Use of Evidence Concerning Battering and Its Effects in Criminal Trials,” National Institute of Justice Report to Congress, May 1996
This report covers the validity of "Battered Women Syndrome" in criminal cases, expert testimony on battering, and the impact of evidence concerning battering in domestic violence cases.
http://www.ncjrs.org/txtfiles/batter.txt

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.4 Victim/Witness Testimony
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#104

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.5 Expert Testimony on the Experience of Battered Women http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#105

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.6 Admissibility of Character and Conduct Evidence
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#106

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 10.7 The Hearsay Rule, Exceptions and Related Issues
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_10.htm#107

Interactive Chart: Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence in DV Cases
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/hearsay_chart


Module 6: Pre-Sentencing Considerations

“Different Types of Batterers”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_04differenttypes.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_04differenttypes.pdf

“Table 12.3: PCL-R Items and Factor Loadings”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_04pcl-r.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_04pcl-r.pdf

“Relapse Prevention Plan”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05_relapse.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05_relapse.pdf

“Safety and Control Plan”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05_safetycontrolplan.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05_safetycontrolplan.pdf

“Safety Plan/Assessment Checklist” by The Institute for Counseling
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05safetyplanassess.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05safetyplanassess.pdf

“Working with Victims of Domestic Violence” by Randi J. Devino
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05workingwithdvvictims.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_05workingwithdvvictims.pdf

“Family Violence Intervention Model and Guidelines”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_06fvinterventionmodel.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_06fvinterventionmodel.pdf

“Alcohol/Drug Use Abuse and Domestic Violence”
Word: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_08alcoholdrug.doc
PDF: http://jeccourses.unm.edu/dv/resources/mod6/6_08alcoholdrug.pdf

“Recidivism Prediction and Parole Decision,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Discussion of recent research findings on recidivism prediction, focusing on domestic violence offenders.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/recidiv.htm

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 11.1 Identifying and Assessing Domestic Violence Cases http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_11.htm#111

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 11.2.1 Sentencing Assessment
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_11.htm#1121

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 11.3 General Considerations in Ordering Battering Intervention
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_11.htm#113


Module 7: Sentencing Options

“Assessment of Risk to Children From Visitation with a Batterer” Word | PDF
“Conditions of Visitation to Consider in Domestic Violence Cases” Word | PDF
“Considerations in Visitation Decisions: A Checklist” Word | PDF
“Examples of Specifically Worded Visitation Orders” Word | PDF
“Anger: A Misunderstood Emotion” Word | PDF
“Appendix: Checklist for Evaluating Treatment Programs” Word | PDF
“Evaluation of Intervention Programs” Word | PDF
“Table 1: Alternative Assumptions Derived from Couples and Men’s Groups” Word | PDF
“Couples Treatment” Word | PDF
“Some Preconditions for Conjoint Family Therapy” Word | PDF

Module 1, Readings & Materials: Domestic Violence Offender Treatment in New Mexico.

This reading discusses the New Mexico domestic violence offender treatment fee and fund, as well as the statutory requirements for state funding of batterer intervention programs. http://jeccourses/dv/mod1_materials.asp#dvtreatment

“A Close Look at Probation, Batterers Programs and Domestic Violence,” Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York
A discussion of implementation and effectiveness of batterer-intervention programs and probation for domestic violence offenders.

http://www.opdv.state.ny.us/publications/bulletins/fall2000/
closelook.html

“Domestic Violence and Probation,” Fernando Mederos, Denise Gamache, and Ellen Pence
Overview of issues involved in managing domestic violent offenders who are on probation.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/BWJP/probationV.htm

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 11.2 Considerations for Incarceration versus Probation
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_11.htm#112

JEC Domestic Violence Benchbook: 11.3 General Considerations in Ordering Batterer Intervention
http://jec.unm.edu/resources/benchbooks/dv/ch_11.htm#113

“Changing Practice: How Domestic Violence Advocates Use Internet and Wireless Communication Technologies,” Ann L. Kranz
This report describes two domestic violence organizations’ use of internet and wireless technologies to assist battered women.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/2casestudies.asp

Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation
This website offers information and resources regarding creation and implementation of supervised visitation programs.
http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/sv_index.html

“Domestic Violence Intervention System: A Model for Response to Woman Abuse,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Describes a model Domestic Violence Intervention System, including information on effective law enforcement, victim/witness services, prosecution, legal advocacy, judicial practice, and probation and parole activities.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/dvinter.htm

“Ending Domestic Violence: Reports from the Global Frontlines,” Family Violence Prevention Fund
Studies of domestic violence programs in eight countries, discussing the creative methods being applied by activists and advocates in very diverse political contexts and societies.
http://endabuse.org/programs/display.php3?DocID=94


Module 8: Innovative Solutions

“Court Monitor Program” brochure by Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center Word | PDF
“Role of Court Monitors” by Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center Word | PDF
“Programming in Detail—SFRCC” by Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center Word | PDF

“Changing Practice: How Domestic Violence Advocates Use Internet and Wireless Communication Technologies,” Ann L. Kranz
This report describes two domestic violence organizations’ use of internet and wireless technologies to assist battered women.
http://www.vaw.umn.edu/FinalDocuments/2casestudies.asp

Clearinghouse on Supervised Visitation
This website offers information and resources regarding creation and implementation of supervised visitation programs.
http://familyvio.ssw.fsu.edu/sv_index.html

“Domestic Violence Intervention System: A Model for Response to Woman Abuse,” Barbara J. Hart, Esq.
Describes a model Domestic Violence Intervention System, including information on effective law enforcement, victim/witness services, prosecution, legal advocacy, judicial practice, and probation and parole activities.
http://www.mincava.umn.edu/hart/dvinter.htm

“Ending Domestic Violence: Reports from the Global Frontlines,” Family Violence Prevention Fund
Studies of domestic violence programs in eight countries, discussing the creative methods being applied by activists and advocates in very diverse political contexts and societies.
http://endabuse.org/programs/display.php3?DocID=94



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