Submissions Reopen on September 1, 2025
Temporary closure for new submissions from April 4 to September 1, 2025.
Read more about Submissions Reopen on September 1, 2025The Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Human Rights & Science (JMSHRS) arises from the urgency to promote open science due to current global challenges that interconnect science, technology, and society.
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Temporary closure for new submissions from April 4 to September 1, 2025.
Read More Read more about Submissions Reopen on September 1, 2025This article explores how integrating deflection programs, which prioritize health and rehabilitation over punishment, can enhance rule of law reforms and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in post-conflict environments. Using international case studies and policy analysis, it positions deflection as an effective tool to reduce recidivism, ease judicial burdens, and improve community trust in UN peace operations.
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