The Price of Justice : Money and the Limits of Sexual Violence Lawsuits.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weiss, Benjamin R.

Series:

Gender and Justice Series

Gender and Justice Series ; v.13

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (230 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berkeley : University of California Press, 2026.

Summary:

Given an unpredictable criminal legal system and a fraying social safety net, sexual violence victims increasingly turn to civil lawsuits to find justice. They sue offenders and responsible organizations directly, seeking recognition, resources, and reform. But at what cost? Benjamin R. Weiss uses in-depth interviews and legal case analysis to reveal how the civil legal system's reliance on financial compensation to remedy sexual harm limits who can seek civil justice and on what terms. He shows that instead of delivering justice, the process often deepens inequalities and compounds suffering, especially for those most in need. In The Price of Justice, Weiss offers victims, advocates, and academics alike an astute assessment of the law's promise to rectify harm and redistribute power--and inspires readers to imagine what it would take to meet all victims' needs and drive lasting social change.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Business of Civil Justice

2. Defendants Worth Suing

3. Victims Worth Representing

4. The Best (and Cheapest) Evidence

5. The Elusiveness of Justice

Conclusion

Methodological Appendix

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780520405523

OCLC:

1591017924