Cited by 46Intimate Partner and Family ViolenceCriminal Justice and PenologySexual Assault and Victimization Studies

A Qualitative Study of the Male Victims’ Experiences With the Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse in Four English-Speaking Countries

Lysova, Alexandra, Hanson, Kenzie, Hines, Denise A., Dixon, Louise, Douglas, Emily M., Celi, Elizabeth M.·2020·Criminal Justice and Behavior

Abstract

The criminal justice system plays a pivotal role in addressing the safety of victims of intimate partner abuse (IPA). Over the past 40 years, most changes in the criminal justice response to IPA have been made with the intention of improving support to abused women and their children. However, a growing body of research shows there are many men who are victims of IPA. This qualitative study explored the help-seeking experiences of 38 abused men within the criminal justice system in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Twelve online focus groups (three in each country) were conducted and themes were identified inductively at a semantic level. Thematic analysis identified that most of their experiences were negative and reflected the gender paradigm embedded in the criminal justice response. This study offers insights into the relevance of a gender-inclusive criminal justice response in addressing IPA.

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Authors
Lysova, A., Hanson, K., Hines, D. A., Dixon, L., Douglas, E. M., & Celi, E. M.
Affiliations
  • Simon Fraser University (CA)
  • George Mason University (US)
  • Victoria University of Wellington (NZ)
  • Worcester Polytechnic Institute (US)
  • Practicing Psychologist
Corresponding author
Lysova, Alexandra
Venue
Criminal Justice and Behavior
Published
2020-06-05
Volume
47
Issue
10
Pages
1264-1281
ISSN
  • 0093-8548 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-3594
OpenAlex
W3033358387
Cited by
46
References
38
Citations by year
2026: 7 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 11 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 2
FWCI
3.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Criminal Justice and Behavior (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Social Sciences › Law › Criminal Justice and Penology
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
Keywords
intimate partner violence, male victims, criminal justice response, help-seeking experiences, gender paradigms, victim support, cross-national comparison, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States

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