Another Role for Mediation in Domestic Violence Cases: Mediation as Safe Space for Victims, and Not for Solving Conflicts
15 Pages Posted: 9 Jan 2018
Date Written: January 8, 2018
Abstract
This article approaches the issue of access to justice by domestic violence victims by reflecting on roles that mediation can play both as a social service and a mechanism of dispute resolution. If a victim searches mediation for any purpose, such as alimony, custody, visitation, it seems that mediation can provide a safe space for a woman who does not feel safe or comfortable to resort to police stations, legal services, or the courts. Using semi-structured interviews, we tried to better understand what kind of support can be given to victims that resort to mediation, as well as the limitations of this approach.
Keywords: mediation, access to justice, domestic violence
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