The Price of Justice

Money and the Limits of Sexual Violence Lawsuits

Benjamin R. Weiss (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

232 Seiten

2026
University of California Press (Verlag)
978-0-520-40550-9 (ISBN)

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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—while inspiring readers to imagine what it would take to meet all victims' needs and drive lasting social change.

Benjamin R. Weiss is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Occidental College in Los Angeles.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	23.6.2026
Reihe/Serie	Gender and Justice ; 13
Zusatzinfo	2 b-w figures, 3 tables
Verlagsort	Berkerley
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Gender Studies
ISBN-10	0-520-40550-1 / 0520405501
ISBN-13	978-0-520-40550-9 / 9780520405509
Zustand	Neuware