Throughout this knowledge module, reference to certain provisions or sections of a piece of legislation, part of a legal judgment, or aspect of a practice does not imply that the legislation, judgment, or practice is considered in its entirety to be a good example or a promising practice.
Some of the laws cited herein may contain provisions which authorize the death penalty. In light of the United Nations General Assembly resolutions 62/149, 63/168, 65/206, and 67/176 calling for a moratorium on and ultimate abolition of capital punishment, the death penalty should not be included in sentencing provisions for crimes of violence against women and girls.
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The following questions are examples of a methodology for determining the government response to domestic violence. With some modification, these same questions can be utilized for other areas of violence against women and girls.
The purpose of the monitoring study will impact the design of methodology. For example, studies which focus on police response might utilize more questions for police officers who have differing responsibilities.