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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—and inspires readers to imagine what it would take to meet all victims' needs and drive lasting social change.
“The Price of Justice is a considerable achievement and makes significant contributions to scholarship on gender, violence, and the law, as well as other subfields in sociology, political science, gender studies, and law and society. It will no doubt generate wide discussion and engagement in undergraduate classes, graduate seminars, and public conversations. I know I’ll be thinking about the findings for quite some time.”