Perspectives of Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence |
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| Authors: | Cheryl Regehr Ramona Alaggia |
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a Faculty of Social Work, Sandra Rotman Chair in Social Work Practice; Faculty of Law & Institute for Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
b Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Many victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse seek justice through the courts. This study explored disjunctures in the perceptions of two key groups of professionals, agents of the court and victim therapists/advocates, regarding the role, experiences and outcomes for victims of sexual violence in the criminal justice system. Concerns are expressed that their divergent views shape the expectations of victims, potentially contributing to disappointment and a sense of re-victimization. |
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| Keywords: | sexual assault sexual abuse justice court advocacy |
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