Domestic Violence Response Policies from the Perspectives of Survivors

Key Points

• This research aims to analyze domestic violence response policies from the perspective of women survivors, focusing on their experiences and decision-making power.
• Conducted in-depth interviews with 7 women residing in domestic violence shelters.
• Applied thematic analysis to identify key topics from survivor experiences.
• Examined the perception of mandatory prosecution and the limitations of victim-centered policies.
• Identified four themes: police reporting experiences, limitations of victim respect policies, considerations for mandatory prosecution, and survivors' policy suggestions.
• Emphasized the need for enhanced awareness of domestic violence response policies among survivors and the general public.
• Critiqued existing policies for being ineffective in protecting victims and adequately penalizing perpetrators.