References
Research
Over the years, researchers have contacted us looking for statistics and research on VAW by law enforcement and correctional officers. This is our initial complilation of material relevant to feminist scholars.
- Abuse of Women in Custody
- "Sexual abuse perpetrated by prison administrators and guards occurs far too commonly. Female prisoners are more likely than their male counterparts to be raped by prison guards or administrators."
- Police Sexual Violence
- "Common elements on the police sexual violence continuum include the extreme power differential between police officers and female citizens, a sexist organizational ideology, judicial tolerance for some forms of police sexual violence, and the structural position of the police."
- Officer-involved DV policy
- Police department OIDV policies and procedures are often a double-edged sword. While they intend to protect victims, they can actually make victims more vulnerable.
Power & Control Wheel
- Police Power and Control Wheel
- The tactics of power and control used by abusers in law enforcement presented in the familiar Duluth Domestic Abuse Intervention Project power & control wheel format.
Safety Plans
- Annotated Safety Plan for Police Victims
- The standard safety plan for victims of domestic violence or stalking is often inadequate for victims of police officers. This plan addresses their specific needs. (Available on request.)
- Safety in an Electronic World
- Communication, banking and transportation operate via electronic devices, interconnected networks and databases. Each leaves a trail of information about where a victim is and what she is doing. (Available on request.)
Books & Links
- Links
- Organizations and resources cited throughout our Web site.
- Recommended reading
- Books which we find to be of particular interest.
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