Restorative Justice to Address Domestic Violence in the Context of the U.S. Criminal Legal System
Title
Restorative Justice to Address Domestic Violence in the Context of the U.S. Criminal Legal System
Alternative Author(s)
Yang, Sejung
Keyword
Restorative Justice
; Domestic Violence
Publication Year
2023-06-30
Publisher
Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs
Citation
Global Social Security Review 2023 No.여름 25, pp.109-119
Abstract
Restorative justice has emerged as an approach to address the inequities and other structural problems that the U.S. criminal justice system has been criticized for. Evidence from a diverse range of studies supports the idea that restorative justice can serve as a viable alternative to increase victim satisfaction and reduce recidivism. This article explores how and against what background restorative justice has grown in the U.S. criminal justice system in recent years, examines the use of restorative justice in cases involving domestic violence, and provides an outlook on issues related to its further expansion.
