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Article: Moving beyond the criminal justice paradigm: a radical restorative justice approach to intimate abuse.
- Article from:
- Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
- Article date:
- March 1, 2004
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This article traces the history of the development of the treatment of domestic violence as a crime in the United States and the conceptual and practical limitations of this approach in addressing this important social issue. An extensive body of research on restorative justice practice suggests that restorative approaches may contribute to reducing and preventing family violence. Drawing on restorative justice principles, an alternative or supplement to criminal justice approaches is outlined for working with all parties involved in abusive relationships.
Key words: aggression, feminism, intimate partner violence, mandatory arrest, patriarchy, restorative ...