Citation

Cowan AB, Schwartz IM. Child. Youth Serv. Rev. 2004; 26(11): 1067-1080.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.childyouth.2004.08.006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

While both domestic violence and child abuse are manifestations of family violence, the perpetrators and victims of family violence encounter disparate systems and consequences. The trend of addressing two forms of family violence in dichotomous ways is beginning to change. This paper explores the historical basis for addressing domestic violence through the criminal justice system and child abuse through the social service system, discusses the consequences of these differences, and proposes policy initiatives that will further protect abused children.