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008			110331s2001 eng
040			_aWSS _dAFV
100			_aPriest, Emma _91946
245			_aJustice for victims of sexual abuse and their offenders : _bimplementing a model of restorative justice and therapeutic jurisprudence _cPriest, Emma
260			_c2001
300			_a68 p.
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500			_aDissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the University of Auckland for the degree of Master of Laws. Available on short (2 hour) loan from the University's Davis Law Library.
520			_aThis dissertation proposes a restorative justice model for sexual offending based upon therapeutic considerations. The model is designed to be integrated within the existing criminal justice system. In this way, the framework amalgamates new restorative initiatives with positive aspects of the existing system to achieve therapeutic outcomes for sexual offenders, their victims and the New Zealand public. Evidence supporting the rehabilitation of sexual offenders, particularly the success of cognitive-behavioural therapy is discussed. The success of the Kia Marama programme for sexual offenders of children is examined, and further therapeutic initiatives that would help reduce sexual offending are suggested. Alternative justice models, in particular the concepts of comprehensive law, therapeutic jurisprudence, restorative justice, and victims' rights are described and critiqued. A restorative justice framework for sexual offending is proposed. The appropriate role of victims in criminal justice and whether restorative justice can achieve the objectives of criminal justice are identified as the two primary arguments against restorative justice. The conclusion is drawn that the most therapeutic way to assist sexual offenders, their victims and the community is by integrating a restorative justice framework for sexual offending within the current system.--AUTHOR'S ABSTRACT
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650	2	7	_2FVC _aJUSTICE _9333
650	2	7	_2FVC _aOFFENDERS _9413
650	2	7	_2FVC _aRESTORATIVE JUSTICE _9502
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSEXUAL ABUSE _914001
650	2	7	_2FVC _aSTATISTICS _9575
650	2	7	_2FVC _aVICTIMS _9622
650	2	7	_9458 _aPREVENTION _2FVC
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