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Prosecutorial Response to Nonfatal Strangulation in Domestic Violence Cases.
Amy Reckdenwald1, Donna J King2, Adam Pritchard3
1Department of Sociology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL Amy.Reckdenwald@ucf.edu.
Violence and Victims
|April 11, 2020
Summary
Law enforcement training on domestic violence strangulation is crucial. Insufficient evidence in police reports hinders prosecution, impacting justice for victims of these serious assaults.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Forensic Science
- Law
Background:
- Domestic violence strangulation is a high-risk indicator of future homicide.
- Many states now classify nonfatal strangulation as a distinct felony.
- Limited research exists on the criminal justice system's handling of these cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the filing, charging, and adjudication of nonfatal strangulation cases.
- To analyze evidence documentation in law enforcement reports.
- To understand the criminal justice system's response to domestic violence strangulation.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory study design.
- Analysis of law enforcement reports over a 3-year period.
- Focus on Brevard County, Florida.
Main Results:
- Findings underscore the need for enhanced police training in domestic violence strangulation cases.
- Insufficient evidence in reports may impede prosecutors' ability to secure convictions.
- The study highlights potential gaps in the legal response to these assaults.
Conclusions:
- Improved law enforcement training is essential for effective prosecution of domestic violence strangulation.
- Strengthening evidence collection and documentation is critical.
- Addressing these issues has broad implications for criminal justice and victim safety.
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