Positioning justice: a legal cascade of sexual violence cases in Mombasa, Kenya

Positioning justice: a legal cascade of sexual violence cases in Mombasa, Kenya

IntroductionSeeking legal redress for sexual violence (SV) is a daunting process for survivors. They must navigate their personal trauma societal stigma, and flawed systems, creating an arduous path to justice. This study was conducted to assess patterns of SV within Mombasa County, Kenya, and detai...

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Main Authors:	Melanie Olum, Gerald Githinji, Abigael Sidi, Abel Mokua, Morris Kiio, Nawal Aliyan, Iqbal Khandwala, Celina Kithinji, Saida Wanjiku, Griffins Manguro, Marleen Temmerman
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Global Women's Health
Subjects:	sexual violence defilement legal outcomes paralegals gender-based violence gender-based violence recovery centre
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1605612/full
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