The Role of Forensic Medicine in Proving Domestic Violence Crimes in the Jordanian Family from the Perspective of Doctors, Judges, and Lawyers in Karak Governorate

This study primarily aimed to explore the role of forensic medicine in proving domestic violence crimes in Jordanian society from the perspective of doctors, judges, and lawyers in Karak Governorate. Additionally, the study sought to identify methods for enhancing cooperation between forensic medicine, judicial authorities, and security agencies to reduce and prevent domestic violence crimes, as well as to recognize the challenges and obstacles faced by forensic medicine in fulfilling this role.
To achieve its objectives, the study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach using a social survey method with a sample. An electronic questionnaire was distributed to a study sample consisting of (430) judges, forensic doctors, and lawyers. The study utilized both descriptive and analytical statistical methods to analyze the data.
The results revealed that the role of forensic medicine in proving domestic violence crimes, as perceived by judges, forensic doctors, and lawyers, was high, with an arithmetic mean of (3.723). The effectiveness of medical evidence provided by forensic medicine in proving cases related to domestic violence was also high, with an arithmetic mean of (3.717). The level of challenges faced by forensic medicine in proving domestic violence crimes in Jordanian society was moderate, with an arithmetic mean of (3.647). The findings highlighted that one of the most important methods for enhancing cooperation between forensic medicine, judicial authorities, and security agencies to reduce and prevent domestic violence crimes is the use of modern technology to establish a unified database that facilitates the exchange of information among these entities.