Perspectives of Women Victims of Wealthy Batterers: Is Justice Served?

Abstract

While domestic violence occurs in all demographical realms races ethnicities classes educational levels research has been limited regarding wealthy batterers Although domestic abuse is more visible in lower-class communities abuse in high socio-economic classes remains hidden Qualitative data from 12 survivors of wealthy and or affluent batterers defined asupper middle class or upper class examines perspectives of victims of wealthy batterers to investigate if and how such victims face injustices due to the batterer s wealth and prominence in the communities in which they live As additional research is conducted on wealthy batterers police prosecutors and judges may provide better treatment and protection as they too will become better prepared in dealing with wealthy and powerful batterers and minimize injustices or prejudice to toward the victims