TY - JOUR PY - 2006// TI - Agency Response to Female Victims of Domestic Violence: The British Approach JO - Criminal justice studies A1 - Joseph, Janice SP - 45 EP - 60 VL - 19 IS - 1 N2 - Domestic violence is often referred to as an ‘invisible crime’ and is an epidemic of global proportions. It occurs irrespective of religion, race or ethnicity, sexuality, age, or disability. It has devastating physical, emotional, financial, and social effects on women, children, families, and communities around the world. The economic cost to society is also immense.

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