ABSTRACT
Faced with large client bases that require substantial support, private security companies can become an attractive option for providing ‘security audits’ and ‘security upgrades’. In principle, private security companies can be contracted by domestic violence organisations to address the needs of their clients, and to do so in ways that are accountable to the ‘bottom line’ of whether their clients experience increases in safety or security. There should always be a high degree of caution when exposing victims of domestic violence to private security companies. The potential damage that security companies can inflict must also be balanced, however, against the urgent need for better responses for victims of domestic violence. There are many ways victims can exploit the services offered by private security companies to improve their security and well-being. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
