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Community-Based Justice and Violence Against Women: Issues of Gender and Race

NCJ Number
166231
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 20 Issue: 1 & 2 Dated: (Spring/Fall 1996) Pages: 233-244
Author(s)
E Zellerer
Date Published
1996
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This article explores various issues surrounding responses to violence against women.
Abstract
The first section highlights the enormity of the problem of battered women. The second section briefly examines some of the issues surrounding the criminal justice system in responding to violence against women. The third and largest section explores issues concerning violence against women and community-based justice initiatives. That section is divided into subsections for each of three key issues: inclusion of women; protection and safety of women; and power and control. The discussion draws upon insights from feminists and women's advocates, particularly in relation to their critiques of mediation. Data concerning violence against Aboriginal women and Aboriginal-community justice initiatives were also analyzed. Although the jurisdictional focus is Canada, the article also includes material from the United States and Australia. The paper argues that women must be involved in the entire process of establishing community-based justice initiatives and that the protection and safety of women must be given priority in any justice program or initiative. References