Victim advocacy in the courtroom : persuasive practices in domestic violence and child protection cases / Mary Lay Schuster, Amy D. Propen.

Author/creator Schuster, Mary Lay
Other author Propen, Amy D.
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston, Mass. : Northeastern University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionix, 234 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Victims of family violence--Legal status, laws, etc. --United States. --Trial practice.
Family violence--Law and legislation. --United States. --Trial practice.
Abused children--Legal status, laws, etc. --United States. --Trial practice.
Domestic relations courts--United States.
Victims of family violence--Legal status, laws, etc. --Minnesota.
Victims of crimes--Services for. --United States.

Portion of title Persuasive practices in domestic violence and child protection cases
SeriesThe Northeastern series on gender, crime, and law
Northeastern series on gender, crime, and law. ^A689813
Contents Victim advocacy in the courtroom -- Perspectives for understanding advocacy in the courtroom -- Reason and emotion, objectivity and subjectivity, in the courtroom -- Issues of credibility, trust, and power for victims and their advocates -- Advocacy work: giving voice to the vulnerable and abused -- The rhetorical work of victim advocates and guardians ad litem: perspectives and recommendations.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 215-224) and index.
LCCN 2011004038
ISBN9781555537500 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN1555537502 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9781555537494 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1555537499 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781555537586 (e-book)
ISBN1555537588 (e-book)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks KF505 .S328 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold