Paper Title
Feminist Perspectives on Family Rights: Social Work and Restorative Practices for Stopping Abuse of Women
Keywords
- feminist social work
- family rights
- domestic violence
- family violence
- family group conferencing
- feminist perspectives
- social work
- restorative justice
- domestic violence prevention
- abuse of women
- gender and social work
- restorative practices
- universal human rights
- safety in families
- diversity in family culture
- feminist solutions
- domestic abuse intervention
- victim-centered justice
- women's rights advocacy
- social policy and gender
- restorative processes
- human rights and safety
- justice for abuse survivors
Journal
Social Work and Restorative Justice: Skills for Dialogue, Peacemaking, and Reconciliation
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Publication Info
Volume: 9 | Pages: 195–219
Published On
November, 2010
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Abstract
This chapter expands the discourse on feminist practice in social work and restorative justice. It explores the ways in which restorative processes and social work can combine to fashion a feminist solution for addressing domestic violence. It analyzes the term family rights and argues that this concept must encompass respect for diverse family cultures and uphold universal human rights such as safety. The case study shows how restorative processes can render moot what the chapter calls the paradox of family rights—which is based on diversity and universality—by providing a space in which all are respected and rights are safeguarded. The chapter points to the potential of restorative process in cases of domestic violence, and does not shy away from the multiple cautions that are associated with restorative practices in cases of family violence.
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