[IntLawProfessors] Post-Conflict Justice Survey Invitation

[Baylis, Elena]

I am conducting an empirical study of people who work in the field of post-conflict justice, including both post-conflict rule of law and accountability for atrocities.  The purpose of the study is to gather data about their work experiences and career choices and then to examine how this is affecting the development of this growing area of international law.

I have recently launched an on-line survey and am now working to get the word out to potential participants in the survey and follow-up interviews.   The formal invitation to participate in the survey is below. Please consider forwarding this invitation to your friends and colleagues who are working or have worked on post-conflict justice issues, and/or posting it on relevant blogs and listservs.  Of course, if you have worked in this field yourself, you are also invited to take the survey.

I would also be glad to share the study's final report with you, if you wish. The study should produce some new data and analysis that will be of interest to both scholars and practitioners. If you have any questions about the study, please don't hesitate to contact me.



Many thanks for your help!  Elena Baylis





Survey invitation:


If you have ever worked in the field of post-conflict justice on issues relating to post-conflict rule of law or accountability for atrocities, you are invited to participate in a survey and/or interview about your work experience.  You can take the survey on-line in English at http://pcjsurvey.questionpro.com,<http://pcjsurvey.questionpro.com,or/> or in French at http://EnqueteJPC.questionpro.com<http://enquetejpc.questionpro.com/>. It should take only about 10-15 minutes to complete.  You will have the chance to volunteer for an interview at the end of the survey.  Interviews will be brief (no more than 30 minutes) and can be conducted in person or over the phone.

This research study is being conducted by Professor Elena Baylis of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.  The purpose of the study is to learn about the work and career choices of people working on post-conflict justice issues and to examine what effect those choices are having on the development of the field of post-conflict justice.  This is the first study to focus on the role of the people involved in post-conflict justice, rather than primarily on post-conflict processes or institutions.  By participating, you will help advance our understanding of this emerging area of the law – and have the chance to tell your story as well.

As a thank-you for participating in the survey, you will be given a confirmation code that you can use to enter a contest to win a $100 Amazon.com gift card.  One of every 25 people participating in the survey will win.  At the end of the survey, you will see a report summarizing the survey responses so far and indicating how your responses compare to those of other survey-takers.   You will also be given the chance to request a copy of the final report of this research study, should you be interested.

The survey is anonymous, and interviews can also be conducted anonymously if you wish.  All individual survey responses are confidential and will be kept secure. The data from the survey will be reported only in the aggregate.  There are no foreseeable risks to you from participating in this research study, and the only benefit offered is the chance at winning a gift card. Your participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Please feel free to forward this invitation to friends and colleagues who are working or have worked in the field of post-conflict justice.   If you have any questions about this study, or if you wish to volunteer for an interview or request a copy of the final report without taking the survey, you may contact Professor Baylis directly at ebaylis at pitt.edu<mailto:ebaylis at pitt.edu>.






Elena Baylis
Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
ebaylis at pitt.edu
http://ssrn.com/author=354648
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