Restorative Justice and Violence Against Women
- ISBN-10
- 0199887330
- ISBN-13
- 9780199887330
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 312
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-11-16
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- James Ptacek
Description
Controversial and forward-thinking, this volume presents a much-needed analysis of restorative justice practices in cases of violence against women. Advocates, community activists, and scholars will find the theoretical perspectives and vivid case descriptions presented here to be invaluable tools for creating new ways for abused women to find justice.
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- 2009-11-16
- 312 pages
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