Navigating the Legal Landscape: Federal and State Policy Responses to Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence in the United States
Publication Date
1-1-2026
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Using Womens Economic Empowerment to Combat Intimate Partner Violence
DOI
10.4324/9781003659532-24
First Page
220
Last Page
230
Abstract
Domestic and intimate partner violence (DV/IPV) remain pressing public health and human rights concerns in the United States, affecting millions annually across all demographics. Over the past three decades, federal and state governments have introduced a complex legal framework to prevent violence, protect survivors, and prosecute offenders. This article reviews the evolution and scope of key U.S. policies, including landmark federal legislation like the Violence Against Women Act, firearm-related protections, and variations in state-level enforcement and support mechanisms. Through a comparative analysis, I identify key gaps in protection, enforcement challenges, and disparities in policy implementation. I conclude with recommendations for a more unified, trauma-informed, and equitable response to DV/IPV across jurisdictions.
Department
Social Work
Recommended Citation
Nicole Dubus. "Navigating the Legal Landscape: Federal and State Policy Responses to Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence in the United States" Using Womens Economic Empowerment to Combat Intimate Partner Violence (2026): 220-230. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003659532-24
