Institution: Women's Justice Center
Type of Material: Training Manual/Guide
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Focal Area: Other
Description:
This manual develops users’ advocacy skills to champion the rights of violence-against-women survivors in the criminal justice system. It maps the obstacles to criminal justice for women; outlines rights, first line and second line criminal justice advocacy; and explores strategies to strengthen criminal justice response to violence against women. The document focuses on the criminal justice system because it is the only institution with the authority to intervene and stop violence; to carry out criminal investigations and prosecutions; to protect survivors; to penalize perpetrators; and to ensure justice.
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