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Charlie Hock is PhD Candidate at the University of Melbourne Law School and a student affiliate of the Centre for Eliminating Violence Against Women (CEVAW). Her research examines innovative justice mechanisms to address gender-based violence, with a particular focus on restorative justice and intimate partner violence. Charlie’s research interests also spans sexual harassment in the workplace, assisted dying legislation, and human rights and the law.
Charlie has research experience in both academic and parliamentary contexts. Prior to commencing her PhD, Charlie worked as a researcher for New South Wales Parliament within the Scrutiny and Engagement team. Charlie was also a researcher for the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion @ Work at the University of Sydney.
Charlie has a Masters in Human Rights and Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies, both from the University of Sydney, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Curtin University.
Thesis Title
Examining Restorative Justice as Justice Mechanism to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Victoria, Australia
Thesis Summary
This thesis examines restorative justice programs that are operating in Australia that are available to victims and offenders of intimate partner violence. The study delves into the adoption of various restorative justice models by different institutions and evaluates the efficacy of these programs in enhancing outcomes for victims’ while promoting accountability and encouraging behavioural change amongst offenders. Furthermore, this research investigates the disparities between programs operating within the criminal justice system and those operating independently. By investigating and analysing the implementation and outcomes of these restorative justice programs this thesis will engage and respond to the current discourse surrounding intimate partner violence and justice mechanisms, providing valuable insights for policy development and program interventions in the Australian context.
Supervisors
- Restorative Justice
- Prison Abolition / Abolition Feminism
- Innovative Justice Mechanisms
- Gender-Based Violence
- Human Rights and the Law
- Assisted Dying Law
- Reproductive Rights