UND CONNECT: A Preliminary Overview of Courtroom Observations and Interviews with GFDVC Professionals and Representatives

Authors

Adam K. Matz, University of North DakotaFollow
Ashley Fansher, University of North DakotaFollow
Roni Mayzer, University of North DakotaFollow
Jackson Archbold
Kambrya Stephenson
Sierra Schartz

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

6-26-2025

Abstract

This research brief summarizes about half a dozen courtroom observations and a dozen interviews conducted with practitioners and court representatives affiliated with the Grand Forks Domestic Violence Court (GFDVC). About 43% of women and 31% of men in the state of North Dakota have experienced some form of sexual, physical, or stalking violence in their lifetime (Smith et al., 2023). Rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in the state generally matches that of the broader nation, though the state ranks as one of the lowest in terms of violence against men.

Recommended Citation

Adam K. Matz, Ashley Fansher, Roni Mayzer, et al.. "UND CONNECT: A Preliminary Overview of Courtroom Observations and Interviews with GFDVC Professionals and Representatives" (2025). Criminal Justice Faculty Publications. 10.
https://commons.und.edu/cj-fac/10