MARY LAY SCHUSTER is a professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, Scientific, and Technical Communication Programs, and a faculty fellow in the Law School, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. AMY D. PROPEN is an assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at York College of Pennsylvania.
"Schuster and Propen report one of the most comprehensive studies
to date on victim statements in court and the work of advocates who
help abused women's and children's voices be heard. Their work is
deeply grounded in an innovative court watch program and uses
extensive interviews, observations and court documents to argue
that the way victims voices are heard in court many times shapes
the outcomes of domestic violence and child abuse cases. Their
unique view and clear writing makes this an interesting
read."--Jeffrey L. Edleson, University of Minnesota
"In Victim Advocacy in the Courtroom, Mary Lay Schuster and Amy D.
Propen have harnessed cultural theory and rhetorical analysis to
the gritty work of criminal and juvenile courts. This sophisticated
yet accessible book provides a nuanced view of the role of victim
advocates and guardians ad litem in humanizing the legal process.
Both academics and practitioners will find inspiration and
practical advice in this brilliant analysis of successful
strategies for bridging the ideal of courtroom objectivity with the
emotionality and subjectivity of real people."--Kathleen J.
Ferraro, Chair and Professor of Sociology & Social Work, Northern
Arizona University
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