Paper Title
Restorative Justice for Acquaintance Rape and Misdemeanor Sex Crimes
Keywords
- restorative justice
- sexual assault
- rape
- criminal justice
- sex crimes
- conferencing
- alternative justice
- feminism
- civil justice
- deterrence
- victim-centered justice
- acquaintance rape
- misdemeanor sex crimes
- restore program
- legal reform
- survivor advocacy
- victim rights
- justice system
- judicial alternatives
- restorative practices
- offender accountability
- trauma-informed justice
- law and policy
- criminal justice reform
- sexual violence
- victim support
- court diversion
- legal innovation
- restorative conferencing
- policy change
- justice alternatives
- rehabilitation
- legal framework
Journal
Restorative Justice and Violence Against Women
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Publication Info
Volume: 10 | Pages: 218–238
Published On
October, 2009
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Abstract
Chapter Abstract: Problems in the criminal justice system response to date-acquaintance rape and misdemeanor sex crimes include (a) they are erroneously viewed as minor; (b) perpetrators are not held accountable undermining deterrence; and (c) standard criminal justice practice traumatizes victims. RESTORE, a restorative justice-based alternative to civil and criminal process has been implemented in Pima County, Arizona USA. The program is described including step-by-step review of process from referral to completion. Jurisprudence critiques of applying restorative justice to sexual assault are examined. RESTORE adapted numerous alterations of standard conferencing practice to respond to concerns and create a victim-driven program. Conclusions appeal to advocates and policymakers to re-envision and enlarge the means to justice available for sex crimes.
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