Resources

Arresting Victims: The Unintended Consequences of Pro Arrest Policies for Women and Girls

Published by: Shabnam Javdani

Many people believe that increasing arrests of women and girls reflect a reality that women and girls have become more violent.  Research does not support this belief. This webinar will describe national and state level trends documenting how pro and dual arrest policies have affected women and girls, who overwhelmingly report victimization histories. Best practices and recommendations based on current research will be presented. 

Related resources

An Advocate’s Guide to SAFeR

Download the Guide

Child Welfare Report

A Review of Child Welfare System’s Handling of Cases with Domestic Violence and Recommendations to Create a Safer System for…

Intimate Partner Violence Survivors’ Perspectives of Safety and the Risk of Firearms

BWJP conducted a series of interviews with survivors of intimate partner violence affected by firearms to understand their own perceptions…