“Stop Giving Us What You Think We Need. Come to Us and Ask Us What We Need”: Justice Perceptions Among Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Justice is typically thought of as a product of the criminal legal system. However, prior research has found that survivors of domestic and sexual abuse may also value other factors outside of the legal system. This study explores perceptions of justice held by 96 survivors of domestic abuse. Respon...

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VerfasserInnen: Pinchevsky, Gillian M. (VerfasserIn) ; Miller, Susan L. (VerfasserIn) ; Goodmark, Leigh 1969- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2025
In: Violence against women
Jahr: 2025, Band: 31, Heft: 10, Seiten: 2661-2681
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Survivors
Domestic abuse
justice perceptions
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Zusammenfassung:Justice is typically thought of as a product of the criminal legal system. However, prior research has found that survivors of domestic and sexual abuse may also value other factors outside of the legal system. This study explores perceptions of justice held by 96 survivors of domestic abuse. Responses to an online survey indicate that perceptions of justice are complex and multifaceted. Survivors often spoke of justice as accountability, restoration, postabuse support, and validation. The findings highlight the many justice considerations, and solely emphasizing criminal legal system outcomes may be misguided. Implications for additional research and practice are provided.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012241265361