Description
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that has plagued most societies throughout history and the world; affecting women, men, boys and girls alike, in a myriad of different ways. Typically, how the issue is conceptualised and addressed, hinges greatly on cultural norms, formal and informal practices of conflict resolution and legal frameworks.
This ebook addresses the sensitive and controversial topic of using restorative justice in cases of domestic violence. Through an evidence-based manner, it purports to bring forward new insights and reflections acquired through recent fieldwork with victims, offenders and restorative justice practitioners. Most importantly, it makes firm assertions while recognising the need for caution and without disregarding potential opposing arguments.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 8
PROBLEM STATEMENT 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE 11
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12
DEFINITIONAL AGREEMENTS 17
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 17
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE 18
VICTIM 20
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 20
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UK 21
THE GENERAL PICTURE 21
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND KEY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES 24
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE UK 30
AN OVERVIEW 30
KEY PLAYERS 32
TRAINING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STANDARDS 33
FINANCING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 34
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 37
ACADEMIC AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY 37
CAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE BE USED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES? 40
REDEFINING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS 41
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 42
ON-GOING SUPPORT SERVICES, REHABILITATION AND DIALOGUE 43
REINTERGRATIVE SHAMING AND HEALING 44
NEW RESEARCH INSIGHTS AND FINDINGS 45
SOME NORMATIVE REFLECTIONS 47
LEARNING TO RECONCILE: THE TWO MODELS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 48
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 51
BIBLIOGRAPHY
