Showing papers in "Temida in 2011"
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the appropriateness of restorative justice (RJ) measures in addressing sexual assault, primarily with reference to experience of Restorative dialogues as practiced at the Centre for Victims of Sexual============ Assault in Copenhagen, and it takes a feminist approach to the application of============ Restorative justice measures to sexual assault.
Abstract: The appropriateness of restorative justice (RJ) for gendered violence
offences such as domestic violence and sexual assault has always been and
still is highly contested. This paper focuses on the appropriateness of RJ
measures in addressing sexual assault, primarily with reference to experience
of restorative dialogues as practiced at the Centre for Victims of Sexual
Assault in Copenhagen, and it takes a feminist approach to the application of
RJ measures to sexual assault. Within this framework, the paper tackles two
issues in particular: the privacy element of RJ versus the public aspect of
the criminal justice system (CJS), and the intersection of the CJS and RJ in
cases of sexual assault. In relation to the relationship between CJS and RJ,
the authors argue that RJ could be used for victims of sexual assault, not
primarily as part of diversion programmes, but when offered apart from and/or
parallel to the CJS. In relation to the private/public debate, the authors
argue that while RJ encounters, by taking place in highly confidential
settings, might have a negative impact on efforts by women’s movements to
move violence against women out of the private and into the public realm,
creating high standard alternatives for individual women who are in need of
support and constantly generating public debate about gendered violence is a
good feminist response to this complex issue.
37 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed theories of social development and dominant development from critical feminist perspective, and the key problem of dominant development model is found to be an imbalance equation of the social development with economic growth.
Abstract: Author analyses theories of social development and dominant development
practice (dominant models of social development) from critical feminist
perspective. The key problem of dominant development model is found to be an
equation of social development with economic growth. Review of feminist
theories of development from WID to GAD approach is given, and the author
shows that these theories questioned economic growth theories by developing a
concept of gender regimes which mediates distribution of economic benefit.
From simple inclusion of women in development process, gender development
theories moved to deeper investigation of these processes from gender
perspective. In that manner, gender development theories became true critical
theories which contribute to better conceptualization and practical planning
of more human and sustainable development for society in general.
13 citations
Journal Article•
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TL;DR: VDS info and victim support service as discussed by the authors is a support service for direct and indirect victims of all forms of crime, regardless of any personal characteristics, which was established in 2003 within the Victimology Society of Serbia, and provides emotional support, information and referral to other relevant services, as well as witness support.
Abstract: VDS info and victim support service is a victim support service, which was
established in 2003 within the Victimology Society of Serbia. The
service provides emotional support, information and, if necessary, referral
to other relevant services, as well as witness support. The target group of
the service are direct and indirect victims of all forms of crime, of both
sexes, regardless of any personal characteristics. In addition, support is
provided to victims in court, as well as to women victims of violence who
are in prison. In most cases victim support is provided by volunteers who
are trained to work with victims of crime. This paper analyzes the work of
the service in 2010. Special attention is paid to the problems of workplace
violence and domestic violence, which are the most common reasons for
contacting the service. The aim of the paper is to present the work of the
service in the past year, as well as to highlight the trends observed in
comparison to the previous period.
3 citations
TL;DR: In this article, a review of international case studies was attempted by looking at examples where Restorative approaches were successfully applied to address hate incidents, and further research and evaluation is warranted in this grey area before further policies and legislation are reviewed.
Abstract: Despite recent academic and policy interest worldwide, the concepts of
restorative justice and hate crime are relatively new, and the full extent of
their implications unknown. This paper aims to encourage further dialogue
that will allow a more in-depth understanding of both notions. A review of
international case studies was attempted by looking at examples where
restorative approaches were successfully applied to address hate incidents.
Further research and evaluation is warranted in this grey area before further
policies and legislation are reviewed.
2 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a short overview of the current situation of mediation in penal matters in Hungary and discuss some general phenomena and dilemmas concerning the general introduction of mediation.
Abstract: Since 1 January 2007, victims of crimes and offenders have been offered the
chance to have recourse to mediation in Hungary. This paper will first give a
short overview of the current situation of mediation in penal matters in
Hungary, then it will discuss some general phenomena and dilemmas concerning
the general introduction of mediation. After that, I will present a SWOT
analysis1 of the current Hungarian mediation system in penal matters. The
main goal of this article is to set up certain criteria for the further
development of the restorative approach. The lessons we have learnt, the
strengths and opportunities of the system and the identification of
weaknesses might prove useful for other countries when they choose to
introduce mediation, and in relation to the protection of victims in
particular.
2 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the basic characteristics of economic and political power abuse and its negative consequences to the society as a whole are discussed, and the authors indicate that the abuse of economic power results in increasing economic inequalities, decreasing chances of entering foreign countries, and falling economic growth.
Abstract: In the transition countries, politics and economics are so connected and
interrelated that many individuals who take high governmental positions or
who have economic power abuse their status in order to make huge profits and
commit criminal acts without impunity. The aim of this paper is to indicate
the basic characteristics of this kind of crime and its negative consequences
to the society as a whole. The abuse of economic and political power results
in increasing economic inequalities, decreasing chances of entering foreign
direct investments, and falling economic growth. Besides, this contributes to
creating fertile soil for populism and supporting political elites that are
not committed to building rule of law, stable democratic society and fair
market economy. As a result, citizens’ confidence in the state and its
institutions weakens, while the normative system of values in the society is
jeopardized. In this way, the society becomes the victim of irresponsible
individuals, and of those who abuse their economic and social power.
1 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on the causes and gender effects of the current global economic crisis, its particular effects in the Republic of Serbia and on the possibilities of overcoming the crisis.
Abstract: The paper is focused on the causes and gender effects of the current global
economic crisis, its particular effects in the Republic of Serbia and on the
possibilities of overcoming the crisis. Using feminist development economics
perspective this paper offers criticism of neo-liberalism with respect to the
crisis. The strong imbalance in the relationships between work and capital is
explained as a result of neoliberal deregulation and separation of the market
economy from social and natural reproduction, as well as ignoration of the
hierarchical relation established between paid work and care as unpaid work
performed mainly by women. With regard to Serbia, when foreign capital is
lacking, privatization funds are empty and the structure deficit is
significant, the economy has faced decrease in income, rise in unemployment,
fall in aggregate demand and women and children suffer the most. A new gender
sensitive development strategy should re-address the current unequal power
relationship, so that all people can exercise choices that would lead them to
a fulfilled life.
1 citations
TL;DR: The criminal code of the Republic of Serbia from 2005 (which went into effect on January 1st, 2006) has envisaged a particular basis for remittance of forfeiture of civil punishment which had been unknown in our criminal law as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The Criminal Code of the Republic of Serbia from 2005 (which went into effect
on January 1st, 2006) has envisaged a particular basis for remittance of
punishment which had been unknown in our criminal law. It is about settlement
between the offender and the victim, an institution reflecting ideas of
restorative justice. Although the settlement between the offender and the
victim offers great possibilities, it has not received enough attention in
our criminal law literature. We usually come across perfunctory elaboration
of the matter, which is justified by insufficient regulations. Thus numerous
questions and dilemmas related to the implementation of this institution are
being opened, so we will try to give answers to these questions in this
paper, that is, to give some solutions for the dilemmas, relying on the
positive law of the Republic of Serbia.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that restorative justice uses a restricted definition of empowerment: it reduces empowerment to developing self-confidence and new understanding of the offence, neglecting the behavioural component of empowerment.
Abstract: This paper departs from the observation that the victim image leading public
discourse has transformed in recent years: increasingly victims reject the
traditional victim label implying helplessness and dependency to adopt the
image of the emancipated victim that wishes to participate in the criminal
proceedings. Restorative justice at first sight provides an answer to these
emancipated victims’ wishes, offering them participation in criminal
proceedings. Yet, using the concept of empowerment as an example and the
community psychology perspective as a theoretical reference, our analysis
suggests that restorative justice uses a restricted definition of
empowerment: it reduces empowerment to developing self-confidence and new
understandings of the offence, neglecting the behavioural component of
empowerment. This characteristic of restorative justice seems to deny
victims’ capacities to promote social change and inhibit them from reaching
true empowerment.