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Victim blaming can affect trial outcomes Child protection documents are often proffered as evidence in court cases. A new analysis finds the language used in these documents can adversely affect mothers and children who are subject to domestic and family violence.
The language used in child protection service documents can affect outcomes of trials involving domestic violence, a University of Sydney analysis finds.
Such documents include case notes, assessments and outcomes, court documents, and applications.
Child protection service documents are often proffered as evidence in family law, criminal, and other trials that involve domestic and family violence (DFV). They can also be or inform the basis for litigation, as well as court findings and orders.