Domestic Violence Survivors Study Released in China

On December 10, China’s Anti-Domestic Violence Network (Anti-DV Network) released the initial findings of China’s first study working directly with domestic violence survivors to identify areas in social and advocacy services that are in need of improvement. Read more »»

Multimedia Spotlight: Small Claims Court Work in the Philippines

ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) Country Director Scott Ciment and the rest of the Philippines team have worked diligently to help establish 22 small claims pilot courts in the country. With funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development, ABA ROLI has assisted with the drafting of the small claims courts rules, aided in training judges and court personnel and participated in efforts to broaden the public’s knowledge about the courts. Read more »»

Ecuadorian Criminal Justice Reform Efforts Marked by Renewed Support

Criminal justice reform efforts in Ecuador have received unprecedented levels of support from in-country stakeholders in recent months. For many years, the issue of criminal justice reform received little or no assistance from the public sector, resulting in a deficient justice system. But now, various criminal justice sector organizations are actively participating in—and even leading—the reform process. These emergent leaders are a testament to the nation’s dedication to reform and are indicative of reform efforts’ forward momentum. Read more »»

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