Description
The transformative justice approach argues for a transitional justice field that tackles structural socioeconomic issues and gendered power relations, while privileging local populations’ needs and resources. This approach has remained largely normative, however, and how exactly to bring about those structural transformations with transitional justice remains unclear. Further, methodological discussions are largely absent in the transformative literature. Using photovoice —a participatory arts-based method— my PhD research is interested in the transformational potential of transitional justice in Colombia. I argue that using participatory and arts-based methods can shed light on the everyday needs for transformation towards peace of local communities in a conflict-affected society.
