NCJ Number
39992
Date Published
1976
Length
0 pages
Annotation
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE PANEL DISCUSSES RAPE, WIFE BEATING, AND CHILD ABUSE.
Abstract
THE PANELISTS, ATTORNEYS, AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS ADVOCATES, DISCUSS EACH OF THE THREE SUBJECTS. THEIR PRESENTATIONS ARE AIMED AT ENCOURAGING PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO ADOPT MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN AGAINST SUCH CRIMES. THEY CALL FOR CHANGES IN THE LAWS, WHERE NECESSARY, PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAMS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THEY STATE, A NEW AWARENESS ON THE PART OF POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICIALS WILL HELP....BS