Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims
An Integrated Approach to Their Hunger for Healing
By (author) Marilyn Fernandez
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Publication date:
02 June 2010Length of book:
206 pagesPublisher
Lexington BooksISBN-13: 9780739148068
Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims uses a rich and detailed set of interviews and complementary survey data to make a strong case for introducing restorative justice principles into the existing menu of services for victims of domestic violence. Guided primarily by concerns of victim safety, domestic violence theorists and practitioners have been wary of introducing restorative justice principled programs in the domestic violence arena. While remaining cognizant of safety concerns, Marilyn Fernandez weaves together the theories, concepts, and research in the restorative justice and domestic violence traditions and uses the voices of domestic violence victims to make a case for restorative justice programs. In the process, Fernandez helps readers, academicians, students, and practitioners, understand the complex nature of domestic violence and the lives of its victims.
Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims takes the reader on an important journey through the lives of battered women. Guided by their voices, we are led to a surprising outcome and even a pathway toward healing. An enlightening and exciting read, the proposals hold great promise for those recovering from violence.