%0 Journal Article
%T The Importance of Domestic Violence-Sensitive Language
%J Journal of child custody
%D 2004
%A Kleinman, Toby G.
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%N 4
%P 1-8
%X It is important for judges to accurately convey what they intend when speaking to litigants involved in domestic violence. Language has idiosyncratic meaning to perpetrators and to victims. Therefore, it is imperative that judges know and understand the language of domestic violence and use it properly. This editorial comments on some of the pitfalls of improper use of language, its impact, and suggests some solutions.<p />
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%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1537-9418
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J190v01n04_01