Last edited: August 18, 2015
Justice
Why is the justice sector important?
OverviewSurvivors express the most satisfaction with systems that reflect their input and participationConsistency and reliability in justice sector responses can improve outcomes for women Coordinated community response leads to positive outcomesSpecialized courts and procedures positively change the way cases are handledSpecialized prosecutors can reduce barriers to justiceVictim advocate programmes can reduce violence and support follow-throughTraining and capacity development can change practicesRestorative justice programmes remain controversial
Base programmes on internationally recognized human rights principlesPrioritize the physical and psychological safety of women and girlsEnd impunity for perpetrators of violenceDemonstrate and encourage a norm of respect for survivors Adopt a holistic strategy for reformUnderstand and address concerns about mediation and restorative justice Use monitoring and evaluation to inform programme design and implementation
OverviewImprove physical access to justice for women and girlsEstablish supportive management of judicial staffEstablish dedicated court-affiliated service centres for women and girl survivors of violenceEstablish and expand legal assistance programmes for women and girlsEstablish and expand language-accessible services
GeneralIncorporate knowledge of gender-based violence into policies and protocolsBetter support to survivors of intimate partner violence
Implementing strategies to reinforce prosecutorial independence and anti-corruptionRobustly and supportively prosecuting cases of violence against women and girlsExtending protective and supportive practices beyond the trialWorking effectively with policeEstablishing special prosecutorial unitsWorking with victim/witness advocates on maintaining effective communication with survivorsEstablish services designed for adolescent girls
Address concerns about mediation and restorative justice in programme designProtect women's safety in all aspects of programme work
OverviewWho are minorities?Who are indigenous peoples?What international and regional instruments frame the rights of indigenous and minority peoples?What are key rights of minorities and indigenous peoples related to justice sector reform and violence against women?Concerns related to a minority-rights approach to justice for women and girls who experience violence