Brandeis Programs in International Justice and Society
The world of international justice is complex and changing. Over the past several decades, a number of new international justice institutions have been established both in response to specific events and to a generalized view that some kinds of judicial proceedings can best serve the interests of the global community. At the same time, many processes meant to complement international justice have emerged, such as truth and reconciliation commissions, localized forms of justice adapted to new circumstances, and various human rights endeavors. Neither institutions of justice nor complementary processes take their forms from legal notions alone; they are products of complex social realities and subsequently serve to shape these same realities. The field of international justice thus benefits from a multi-disciplinary perspective that incorporates the insights not only of law but also of the humanities and social sciences.
Brandeis Programs in International Justice and Society aim to enhance the work of the international justice system by informing the general public about its accomplishments and challenges, serving the needs of the international judiciary through institutes and meetings, and encouraging inquiry on related activities in the fields of human rights and complementary justice programs. Central to the formulation of the Brandeis Programs is the inclusion of intellectual approaches provided by literature, history, anthropology, philosophy, and many other disciplines. The staff of the International Center for Ethics, Justice and Public Life strives to enrich the experience of both practitioners of international justice and its "constituents" - judges, attorneys, victims, witnesses, scholars, advocates, and others - by developing programs that take account of the full complexity of justice institutions and the work they perform.
Brandeis Programs in International Justice and Society are directed by Leigh Swigart.
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