584: Module 4 Discussion: Unintended Policy Consequences

For this section, you watched an interview with Dr. Rachel Connor (transcript attached) discussing the intended and unintended outcomes of mandatory arrest policies. In your discussions, please address the following:

• After viewing the interview with Dr. Connor, do you think we should continue to use mandatory arrest policies for domestic violence? Why or why not?
• What are the potential intended and unintended consequences of your position?

Responses: (once the writing part is done, I will send the 2 peer posts so you can respond to each)

Comment on these two peers responses to the same questions, separately.

In your replies, please address the following:

What does your peer’s discussion show you about how people learn about bills? What is the importance for learning about how bills are made into laws for non-social workers?

Please remember:

• Writing should be thoughtful, reflective, and should make connections with the assigned topic. You are expected to think critically and cite information from the readings including those found in the module and those assigned for the discussion.
• Writing must be supported by your readings and properly cited (authors last name and year of article). Do not use any direct quotes.

Reference:

Mills, L. (1998). Mandatory arrest and prosecution policies for domestic violence: A critical literature review and the case for more research to test victim empowerment approaches. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 25(3), 306318.