The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases

Authors

Jessica Dayton, Golden Gate University School of Law

Abstract

The article critiques mandatory arrest and no-drop prosecution policies in domestic violence cases, arguing that these policies undermine the autonomy of women by taking away their right to make decisions about their own safety and legal actions. The author advocates for a more flexible, victim-centered approach that respects each woman's unique circumstances and empowers her to make informed choices.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Law | Law and Gender

Recommended Citation

Jessica Dayton, The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases, 9 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 281 (2003).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol9/iss2/8