Part 1. Current reflections on violence against women and girls and the role of the criminal justice system -- Violence against women and girls -- The role of the criminal justice system in combating violence against women and girls -- Part 2. Effective responses in cases involving violence against women and girls : the role of the prosecutor -- Dealing with victims -- The role of the prosecutor in violence against women and girls : investigation processes -- The decision to prosecute and the selection of charges -- Pretrial release considerations -- Evidentiary issues -- Trial considerations -- The role of the prosecutor in sentencing and post-conviction -- Restorative justice and violence against women and girls -- Part 3. Effective institutional practices to address violence against women and girls : approaches of the prosecution agency -- Developing policies and protocols -- Improving service delivery -- Establishing specialized expertise -- Training and capacity development -- Inter-agency collaboration and coordination -- Accountability and oversight -- Monitoring and evaluation -- The role of the prosecution agency in preventing crimes of violence against women and girls -- The role of the prosecution agency in law reform
Summary
Drawing upon the recommendations and guidance contained in the updated Model Strategies and Practical Measures, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women, in cooperation with Thailand Institute of Justice, have drafted the Handbook on Effective Prosecution Responses to Violence against Women and Girls with a view to assist prosecutors in their duty to uphold the rule of law, firmly protect human rights and serve their community with impartiality and fairness in cases involving violence against women and girls.--Provided by publisher
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