Legal research in Latin America focuses on people's experiences with civil justice
Revista Direito GV launches a special dossier on People-Centered Justice, gathering empirical and comparative studies on access to justice and social inclusion in the region
Revista Direito GV has opened a call for articles to be included in the special dossier on People-Centered Justice in Latin America, which is set to be published in 2026. The deadline for submitting works is February 15, 2026.
The dossier aims to compile innovative research and methodologies that analyze people's experiences and perceptions regarding access to civil justice, especially in contexts of social vulnerability. The objective is to understand how legal systems can become more accessible, equitable, and effective, reducing barriers faced by low-income populations and minority groups.
In recent decades, studies in this field have focused on individuals' real experiences with justice, using both quantitative and qualitative data to comprehend how costs, access, and procedural complexity affect judicial outcomes and daily life.
The dossier will encourage analyses on topics such as the role of civil justice in poverty reduction and social mobility, the impact of legal empowerment policies, innovations in measuring community outcomes, and international comparisons of people-centered reforms in Latin American countries.
The volume will be edited by Luciana Gross Cunha and Daniela Gabbay (FGV Direito SP) and Rebecca Sandefur (Arizona State University).
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