WOMS240 Study Guide - Final Guide: Abusive Power And Control, Rape Shield Law, Psychopathy
3 Apr 2016
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18-34 women experience highest rates of partner violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been the victim of severe physical violence by a partner. Delaware ranks 8th in the nation in rate of women killed by men. Rst womens shelter in st paul, mn oregon was the rst state to mandate an arrest in dv cases, rst time women can get a restraining order if abuser was not prosecuted. 1984 = thurman vs. torrington he stabbed with 17 times and broke her neck and police of cers stood by doing nothing, she was denied equal protection under the law, awarded 2. 6 million dollars against the torrington police department. 1990s criminal justice system under goes drastic changes. 1990 joe biden introduces the violence against women act and it dies in congress. 1991 american medical association names dv americas deadly secret . 1992 catholic bishops of america denounces spousal abuse.
