Whither Restorativeness? Restorative Justice and the Challenge of Intimate Violence in Aboriginal Communities
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane Dickson-Gilmore
Canadian Journal of Criminology and Criminal Justice, vol. 56, no. 4, Essays to Honour the Life and Work of Dr. Carol LaPrairie / Essais pour honorer ..., July 2014, pp. 417-446
Description
Discusses how the context of reserves affects viability of the process because communities are small and isolated, with interconnected populations. Issues include: coercion to conceal the problem, competing loyalties, lack of alternatives and resources, and keeping the family intact.