ABSTRACT
Dissatisfaction with formal criminal justice proceedings has led to the consideration of alternative approaches, including restorative justice. Cautiously being used since the 1990s, the application of restorative justice practices in the field of gender-based violence has received growing attention. The question whether and to what extent restorative justice may be appropriate in the context of gender-based violence has been a major topic of debate. Before discussing the application of restorative justice in this context, an overview of restorative justice and its underlying values and principles is provided. The chapter then considers empirical research into the use of restorative justice in situations of gender-based violence and harm, including the effectiveness of restorative interventions. It focuses on violence experienced by women, and it refers to family, more specifically intimate partner violence, as well as sexual violence.
