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In conclusion, victims of domestic violence should be treated fairly and not discriminated against because of their gender. The system needs to make adjustment so as to be able to accommodate cases of domestic violence and abuse against men. The reason why these cases are rising is due to the cases of male victims not being taken seriously and is a form of discrimination. I believe that for domestic violence cases to be reduced there needs to be cooperation between various social institutions that will ease the processing of cases of domestic violence. The police need to be able to contact between the police and shelters for victims of domestic violence in order to make sure victims receive adequate help. (1998). The paradox of hope: the crime and punishment of domestic violence.
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2010, from http://www.dewar4research.org/DOCS/PlightOfMaleVictimsSummaryMay08.pdf
Domestic Violence definition. (2002). Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/violentcrime/dv03a.htm
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http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-20881492/paradox-hope-crime and.html
Common Victim Attitudes and Beliefs. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/vicattitudes.shtml
Solotoff, E.S. (2009). The Abuse and Misuse of the Domestic Violence Statute. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://njfamilylaw.foxrothschild.com/2009/08/articles/domestic violence/the-abuse-and-misuse-of-the-domestic-violence-statute/
Myths about Domestic Violence. Retrieved April 16, 2010, from http://www old.infoxchange.net.au/wise/DVIM/DVMyths.htm
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