General and specific perceptions of procedural justice: Factors associated with perceptions of police and court responses to domestic and family violence

Abstract

Improving criminal justice responses to domestic and family violence is a key focus within many policy and practice reforms. The efficacy of police and court responses to domestic and family violence is central because of the role of police as first responders and courts in issuing protection orders, imposing sanctions and ensuring perpetrator cooperation and accountability. To promote compliance and satisfaction with criminal justice outcomes, a large body of research points to the role of procedural justice. This study draws on survey and administrative data from an Australian jurisdiction to examine perceptions of procedural justice in specific domestic and family violence-related encounters. Findings and implications for policy and practice are discussed.

The Influence of Reform of Criminal-Procedure Legislation on the Criminality Rate in Moldova

“…Herewith, it contributes to public perception of police and the reduction of criminality rate. Meyer and Williamson (2020) study issues of domestic violence and the influence of the use of procedural justice on victims and offenders. The researchers recognise that a positive experience of cooperation with law enforcement authorities contributes to improving victim protection and determining the need for support from the offender.…”

“…The term' procedural justice' is frequently noted in the study of criminalprocedure legislation reform. Meyer and Williamson (2020) underline the influence of the procedural justice system on the evaluation of law-enforcement authorities by victims and offenders. The researchers underline that procedural justice plays an important role in enhancing the level of trust in police.…”

A Culture of Consent: Legal Practitioners’ Experiences of Representing Women Who Have Been Misidentified as Predominant Aggressors on Family Violence Intervention Orders in Victoria, Australia

“…This nature of the court process plays a role in victim-survivors’ desire to disengage with the system at the earliest possible point. If contesting an order is to be viewed as a viable safety net for women victim-survivors who are misidentified as predominant aggressors, the system needs significant reform that signals to victim-survivors that they will be supported through this process, whether they are ultimately successful in the case or not (see Meyer and Williamson 2020 ). Currently, there is minimal incentive for victim-survivors to pursue this option, as was the view of legal practitioners interviewed in this study.…”

Teleconsultation management in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: The impact of Perceived Justice on satisfaction and Word-Of-Mouth

“…The acceptance and use of remote medical consultation are directly linked to the physician–patient relationship (Lega et al, 2018) especially in terms of their level of listening/empathy (Interpersonal Justice) (Ćwiklicki et al, 2020) or the information provided (Informational Justice), the procedure used (Procedural Justice) and, finally, the service/result obtained (Distributive Justice). The Perceived Justice theory is often mobilized by researchers to measure these dimensions such as Meyer and Williamson (2020) to analyse the impact of negative service encounter or the ethical aspect of Distributive Justice in cancer treatment according to cultural, societal and individual norms (Hadler and Rosa, 2018). Others focussed on the healthcare professionals’ perception (Ghasi et al, 2020).…”