Domestic abuse court experiences - perspectives of victims and witnesses: research findings
This research reports on 22 victims’ and witnesses’ experiences of court (including children and young people) since the introduction of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 in April 2019.
List of Abbreviations
CCTV closed-circuit television.
COPFS Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
DA Domestic Abuse
DACE Domestic Abuse Court Experiences
DASA Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act
EDDACS Edinburgh Domestic Abuse Court Support
GDPR General Data Protection Regulation
JAS Justice Analytical Services
IRD Inter-agency Referral Discussion
NHO Non-Harassment Orders
PF Procurator Fiscal
SCIM Scottish Child Interview Model
SCRA Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
SCTS Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service
UK United Kingdom
VIA Victim Information and Advice
VSS Victim Support Scotland
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