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The effects of procedural justice policies for the domestic violence courts in Recife, Brazil

Creator:

Amorim, Mariana Fernandes da Cunha Loureiro

Abstract:

To combat violence against women, the Brazilian government enacted the Maria da Penha Law (MPL) in 2006 and established the domestic violence specialized courts. Based on the assumption that fair procedures enhance the legitimacy of legal authorities and may enhance victims’ satisfaction and cooperation with prosecution, this research aims to...

Resource Type:

Capstone Project

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lives by the means of fear, coercion, and deprivations, in addition to physical and mental harm (RWI