Domestic Abuse and Child Contact : International Experience (Paperback)

Introduction: contact and domestic abuse

1. National self-image as an obstacle to ensuring children’s rights in the context of domestic violence and family law ? the case of Sweden

2. Contact disputes and allegations of gender violence in Spain

3. A voice or a choice? Children’s views on participating in decisions about post-separation contact with domestically abusive fathers

4. The approach in Scotland to child contact disputes involving allegations of domestic abuse

5. Enhancing judicial skills in domestic violence cases: the development, implementation, and preliminary evaluation of a model US programme

6. Specialised domestic violence courts in Canada and the United States: key factors in prioritising safety for women and children

7. Specialist domestic violence courts for child arrangement cases: safer courtrooms and safer outcomes?

Conclusion: international best practices