Successful Prosecution of Intimate Violence: Making it Offender-Focused

Introduction Section I: Building a Better Foundation: A Better You 1. Myths and Misinformation: Barriers to Believing 2. How Does Anyone do That?: Understanding the Mind and Motivation of Offenders 3. What Made the Victim Act That Way?: Understanding Victim Response Section II: Building a Better Case: Offender-Based Evidence and Practice 4. Building Your Case 5. Building a Relationship with the Victim 6. Offender-Focused Investigation 7. Offender-Focused Interviewing 8. Pre-trial Strategy 9. Selecting the Right Jury 10. Trial 11. Evidence-Based Prosecution 12. Conclusion: The Real Meaning of Winning Appendix A - Offender-Focused Interview Questions Appendix B - Sample Voir Dire Questions Appendix C - Sample Chapters for Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Cases Appendix D - Samples of the Use of Technology at Trial Appendix E - Sentencing Questions for Victims