NCJ Number
29255
Date Published
1973
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THE METHODS OF THE OAKLAND (CA) POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE USED AS AN EXAMPLE OF A DIFFERENT WAY OF RESOLVING FAMILY DISPUTES THAT EMPHASIZES MEDIATION AND REFERRAL.
Abstract
CONTRASTED WITH THE TRADITIONAL POLICE APPROACH TOWARD FAMILY DISPUTES THAT RESOLVES LITTLE AND ENDS WITH THE OFFICER GIVING ADVICE FOR THE DISPUTANTS TO SEE EITHER THEIR LAWYER OR THE CITY ATTORNEY IN THE MORNING, THIS APPROACH INVOLVES A NUMBER OF STEPS. THEY INCLUDE SIZING UP THE SITUATION, CALMING THE DISPUTANTS, FINDING OUT THE CAUSE OF THE SCENE, MEDIATION, REFERRAL TO APPROPRIATE AGENCIES, AND AS A LAST RESORT, ARREST. AN INSTRUCTORS' BOOK IS INCLUDED THAT AMPLIFIES THE SCRIPT AND CONTAINS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. THE POINTS OF LAW DISCUSSED IN THIS FILM ARE TAKEN FROM CALIFORNIA LAW AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE VALID IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS.