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Domestic Violence

Tips on researching domestic violence and related legal issues.

Locating Articles

Search for relevant law review, journal, and periodical articles by using an online index such as the Index to Legal Periodicals and Books - available via the Law Library's listing of A-Z Databases. Westlaw, Lexis, or Bloomberg Law also can be searched for journal articles, but keep in mind that periodical coverage within these databases may be less complete, especially if looking for articles outside the scope of legal publication such as social science articles. Another option for locating articles would be to use OneSearch and filter by journal articles.

The following search phrases/terms may be helpful:

  • Abused wives
  • Abused women
  • Abusive men
  • Child abuse
  • Child custody
  • Dating violence
  • Family violence
  • Homicide
  • Justifiable homicide
  • Legal assistance to abused wives
  • Marital violence
  • Prosecution -- Social aspects
  • Psychological abuse
  • Restraining orders
  • Self-defense (Law)
  • Spousal abuse
  • Victims of family violence
  • Wife abuse
  • Women -- Violence against
  • Women's shelters