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

Jones, Cassandra, Bracewell, Kelly orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-4635-7489, Clegg, Andrew orcid iconORCID: 0000-0001-8938-7819, Stanley, Nicky orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-7644-1625 and Chantler, Khatidja (2022) Domestic Homicide Review Committees’ Recommendations and Impacts: A Systematic Review. Homicide Studies . ISSN 1088-7679

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/10887679221081788

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.


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