Responding to Sexual Harm with Restorative Justice: A Primer for OVW-Funded Attorneys

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Increasingly, sexual assault survivors seek remedies outside of the criminal and civil justice systems. Many are interested in exploring restorative approaches to address their safety needs following an assault. OVW-funded attorneys are faced with more questions than answers about how to proceed. What role should an attorney have in a restorative process? Will a client’s privacy be protected through the process? What happens if the restorative process does not reach a resolution? What are the goals or potential outcomes of a restorative process? Amanda Walsh, Deputy Director of Victim Rights Law Center, will moderate a discussion with Rachel King, a restorative justice practitioner who has decades of experience working with people who have experienced sexual harm. Rachel will share foundational information about restorative approaches to resolving harm followed by a Q&A discussion that will address some of the most common questions attorneys are asking when considering this option.

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