NCJ Number
163860
Journal
State Government News Volume: 38 Issue: 8 Dated: (August 1995) Pages: 18-22
Date Published
1995
Length
5 pages
Annotation
Quincy, Mass., was one of the first communities to develop a coordinated response to domestic violence by criminal justice agencies and other organizations, and its program exemplifies the components of an effective program.
Abstract
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has developed a Model Code on Domestic Violence that advocates criminal penalties and procedures for domestic violence crimes and for violations of protection orders. It also recommends legislation that mandates arrest of perpetrators of domestic assault and those violating protection orders, weapons seizure, pretrial release conditions, and many other provisions that give the criminal justice system needed tools. Several aspects of Quincy's experience illustrate the appropriateness of these recommendations. The Quincy program includes active law enforcement, emergency health care, active prosecution, friendly but firm courts, intensive supervision of batterers on probation, required treatment for batterers, shelter and victim advocacy, and community coordination. Photographs and address of Center for Law and Justice, which provides technical assistance and training