Sexual violence and effective redress for victims in post-conflict situations : emerging research and opportunities / Jean de Dieu Sikulibo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sikulibo, Jean de Dieu, 1982- author.

Series:

Advances in criminology, victimology, serial violence, and the deep web (ACVSVDW) book series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--Crimes against.

Women.

Sexual abuse victims.

War victims.

Sex crimes--Investigation.

Sex crimes.

War and society.

Physical Description:

xxxii, 328 pages ; 27 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, [2019]

Summary:

"This book examines how to ensure effective redress for victims of widespread and systematic sexual violence in conflict situations in light of the complexity of the victims' experiences and the legacy of these crimes in affected communities. It highlights that effective redress for victims requires more than just addressing their justice and reparative needs"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Sexual violence as an element of war strategies : the scale and forms of these crimes in modern armed conflicts

The crimes of sexual violence in the jurisprudence of international criminal tribunals

The normative basis for victims' rights and their status in the criminal justice process

Distinct aspects of systematic sexual violence as a weapon of war and their implications for the victims' needs in transitional justice

Victims' participation in international criminal proceedings beyond mere witnesses : opportunities and challenges in sexual violence cases

The role of non- and quasi-judicial accountability mechanims in addressing a wide range of needs of victims of sexual violence as a weapon of war

Conclusions

Compilation of references

About the author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781522581949

1522581944

OCLC:

1066127229