Project information
Restorative Justice in Cases of Domestic Violence
The main objective of this EC funded project is to investigate regulations of restorative justice and mediation in their practical approaches concerning the abuses of women in the family, as well as understanding under what conditions Restorative Justice is appropriate.
2 years
Charity information: The IARS International Institute
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Need
Need
investigate regulations of restorative justice and mediation in their practical approaches concerning domestic abuses (be this gender specific or interfamilial), as well as understanding under what conditions restorative justice is appropriate.
Solution
The result will be a guide, with a set of recommendations based on evidence-based research and practice. The guide will aim to improve the knowledge of practitioners working in the field and will be written in English, Finnish, German, Dutch and Greek.
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Aims
Aim 1
The guide will aim to improve the knowledge of practitioners working in the field
Activities
» by identifying criteria for offering restorative approaches in accordance with the Victims Directive
The project will be assisted by five European partners
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Impact
Impact
The readiness and suitabilty of restorative justice in cases of domestic violence remains largely unexplored and indepth research is needed, as well as exchage of best practice throughout Europe.
Risk
cultural conflict
Reporting
newsletters, emails
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Budget
Budget - Project Cost: £3,000
Loading graph....Amount Heading Description £3,000 event hold partners and practitioners event from 4 countries Current Funding / Pledges
Source Amount EU £1,000 Guaranteed -
Background
Location
London
Beneficiaries
support and protection of victims of crime
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Why Us?
Why Us?
Our Mission is to give everyone a chance to forge a safer, fairer and more inclusive society.We do this by producing evidence-based solutions to current social problems, sharing best practice, and by supporting young people and the community to shape decision-making from the bottom-up.
Read more about the Charity running this project.
People
Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Restorative justice expert