Attrition in intimate partner violence cases through the criminal justice system: a scoping review of patterns and predictors.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses significant social and legal challenges, with severe consequences for victims and society. Despite the criminal justice system's crucial role, attrition – where reported cases diminish before prosecution – remains a major concern. This scoping review examines pa...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Comparative & Applied Criminal Justice Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 1 - 23 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Feb2026
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