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    Author(s)
    Westera, Nina
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    Westera, Nina
    Year published
    2016
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    Abstract
    The science is unequivocal: Recording interviews of domestic violence victims on video instead of by a written statement is fundamental to getting the most complete and accurate evidence from a victim. The central role of victim evidence in these cases means this improved quality is likely to lead to more successful prosecutions.1 Police agencies around the world have embraced technology such as hand-held smart devices and body cameras meaning access to recording devices is no longer “an obstacle to adopting this practice.The science is unequivocal: Recording interviews of domestic violence victims on video instead of by a written statement is fundamental to getting the most complete and accurate evidence from a victim. The central role of victim evidence in these cases means this improved quality is likely to lead to more successful prosecutions.1 Police agencies around the world have embraced technology such as hand-held smart devices and body cameras meaning access to recording devices is no longer “an obstacle to adopting this practice.
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    Journal Title
    Australian Police Journal
    Volume
    70
    Issue
    1
    Publisher URI
    https://apjl.com.au/category/an-issue-of-the-apj/
    Copyright Statement
    © 2016 Australian Police Journal Limited. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
    Subject
    Police Administration, Procedures and Practice
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/99619
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