Video stories Denver Detective David Belue responds to domestic violence calls. Full video A 3-year-old boy's family is turned upside down. His mom was slain, and his dad awaits trial in her death. Full video Slide shows Reporter Sarah Huntley talks about different domestic violence issues with Linda McConnell's photography. Day one: A very complicated issue Day two: Swept up in the system Day three: One size fits all Day four: Keeping the victim safe Ask a question Domestic violence experts are answering questions about the mindset of offenders and victims, the judicial system and which types of therapy work best. Ask a question Where to find help Learn how to recognize signs of domestic violence and find where to get help. More Commentary The Rocky Mountain News editorial staff and two domestic violence experts weigh in. Lessons from 'Battered Justice' Restorative justice treatment promising Why is it so hard to call it like it is? Domestic violence is a crime

Two decades of fighting domestic violence have not produced the hoped-for results, and many victims advocates say it's time to rethink the criminal justice system's strategies.

• Anti-domestic violence tactics stall despite aggressive tactics
• Compassion's high price

Mandatory-arrest laws are putting more women in jail and raising concerns that victims aren't calling police for fear of losing control in the system.

• Dialing 911 means giving up control
• Mom struggles to stand up for self
• When to arrest perplexes cops
• Race divides advocates
• Officers discount self-defense claim in stabbing

Aggressive prosecution and ''fast-track'' courts are designed to give offenders swift, sure justice, but some worry the system is snagging the wrong people.

• Critics: Fast-track courts too speedy
• Making life a memorial
• Ruling ties prosecutors' hands
• Aftermath 'overwhelming'

Court-ordered treatment for batterers has not proved effective in studies, but critics say the state won't consider changing its approach. Coloradans and others are looking for solutions.

• Colorado called resistant to change
• State standard seen as lengthy, costly
• Success story ends in question
• Domestic violence experts speak out
• Focus on high-risk cases
• Fate put in hands of ordinary citizens
• Giving families options
• Keeping a close watch
• Bringing victims, abusers together
• From failure to opportunity
• 'I'm looking at this as my last hump'