Domestic Homicide Review Committees’ Recommendations and Impacts: A Systematic Review

Cassandra Jones; Kelly Bracewell; Andrew Clegg; Nicky Stanley; Khatidja Chantler

doi:10.1177/10887679221081788

Domestic Homicide Review Committees’ Recommendations and Impacts: A Systematic Review

Cassandra Jones
, Kelly Bracewell
, Andrew Clegg
, Nicky Stanley
, Khatidja Chantler

Applied Social Sciences, Forensics & Politics (SS,F&P)

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Abstract

Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews/ Domestic Homicide Reviews (DVFRs/DHRs) are multi-agency reviews aimed at reducing domestic homicides. This study systematically reviews research that examines DVFR/DHR recommendations, impact of these recommendations and proposals for improving DVFR/DHR processes. A narrative synthesis was adopted due to the diversity of the 11 studies reviewed. Themes identified from recommendations included: training and awareness; service provision and coordination; and recommendations for children. Regarding DVFR/DHR processes, standardisation, diverse teams and additional resources were highlighted. There was little evidence of whether DVFR/DHR recommendations were implemented. Findings can strengthen DVFR/DHR operationalisation and impacts.

Original language	English
Journal	Homicide Studies
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10887679221081788
Publication status	Published - 8 Apr 2022

Keywords

domestic abuse training
domestic homicide prevention
domestic homicide reviews
domestic violence fatality reviews
interagency working

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