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Joanna Quinn is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Western University, with cross-appointments in the Faculty of Law and Women's Studies and Feminist Research. Her research focuses on transitional justice, truth commissions, and customary law in post-conflict and settler-colonial contexts.
Her work examines how thin sympathy—a basic societal understanding of historical atrocity—can enable durable reconciliation in divided societies like Uganda, Canada, and Haiti. She analyzes the role of non-state actors, diaspora influence, and the limitations of state-led justice processes.
- Key Themes: Post-conflict reconstruction, customary practices, ethno-cultural divides, state abdication, and truth commission effectiveness.
- Recent Trends: Focus on grassroots engagement, psychosocial dimensions of justice, and comparative TRC outcomes across South Africa, Canada, and Nordic countries.
Quinn has authored a seminal book, Thin Sympathy: A Strategy to Thicken Transitional Justice, and co-edited works on preconditions for TRC success. Her collaborations include scholars like Adam Kochanski and Christopher Lamont, with publications in journals such as Peacebuilding and Ethnic and Racial Studies.
