Survivor Perceptions of a Domestic Violence Court and Its Longitudinal Impact on Mental Health Outcomes

We examined the association between 252 female domestic violence survivors' (M_age = 37.2 years) perceptions of procedural justice, trauma-informed practice, and survivor-centered practice within a domestic violence court, and longitudinal outcomes of depression and PTSD. Positive perceptions of court were associated with reduced symptoms of depression and PTSD over time.