NCJ Number
52570
Date Published
1978
Length
16 pages
Annotation
THIS MANUAL FOR BATTERED WOMEN ADVISES VICTIMS AND POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF SPOUSE ABUSE ABOUT CRIMINAL AND CIVIL RESPONSES TO ABUSE AND LISTS CRISIS SHELTERS FOR BATTERED WOMEN IN MARYLAND.
Abstract
IN ADDITION TO DEFINING SUCH ABUSE AND PROVIDING NATIONAL STATISTICS ON ITS PREVALENCE, THE MANUAL OUTLINES WHAT TO DO WHEN FACED BY SPOUSE ABUSE OR THREATS OF ABUSE AND DISCUSSES THE INSTITUTION OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS, WITH ATTENTION TO CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE AND WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVE. ADVICE IS ALSO PROVIDED REGARDING CIVIL ACTION (I.E., SEEKING LEGAL COUNSEL, THE ROLE OF DIVORCE, FEE ARRANGEMENTS) AND WHAT TO DO THE MORNING AFTER (E.G., OBTAIN COUNSELING, TRIAL SEPARATION, CONFIDING IN A FRIEND OR NEIGHBOR IN CASE OF A RENEWED ASSAULT). MARYLAND AGENCIES OR GROUPS PROVIDING BATTERED SPOUSE SERVICES ARE LISTED BY COUNTY; THE HOURS, PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS, AND TYPE OF SERVICE OFFERED ARE NOTED. (KBL)