Citation

O'Neal EN, Hayes BE. J. Gender Based Viol. 2020; 4(2): 279-288.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Centre for Gender and Violence Research, University of Bristol, Publisher Policy Press)

DOI

10.1332/239868020X15877396296559

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Research examining legal responses to violence against women has historically dichotomised sexual assault and intimate partner violence, leaving unanswered questions regarding criminal justice responses to intimate partner violence incidents that involve sexual violence. Although research has examined whether cases involving partners, acquaintances or strangers are handled differently, few scholars consider the specific factors that undermine intimate partner sexual assault case processing. The current article guides future intimate partner sexual assault case-processing research with the hopes of filling this research void. Understanding intimate partner sexual assault case processing is necessary so that police, prosecutors and practitioners can use research-based approaches to increase victim satisfaction and decrease attrition.

Language: en

Keywords

intimate partner violence case processing; police decision-making; prosecutorial decision-making; sexual assault case processing; victim cooperation