Domestic violence survivors and their experiences during legal process

Özçakar N., Yesiltepe G., Karaman G., Toprak Ergönen A.

JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE, vol.40, pp.1-7, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jflm.2016.01.023
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF FORENSIC AND LEGAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-7
  • Keywords: Domestic violence, Legal proceedings, Medicolegal assessment, Difficulties
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Many victims of domestic violence do not seek recourse to the needed medical and legal services. The aim of this study was to determine the difficulties faced by and experiences of female survivors of domestic violence during their medical and legal proceedings.