Evaluating paternalism in redress programs.

The number of monetary redress programs for survivors of nonrecent abuse in out‐of‐home care is growing. These programs help make monetary remedies more accessible to survivors. However, the reasons that justify these programs also encourage policy makers to adopt paternalistic measures. This article argues that most paternalistic restrictions are unjustified because they infringe on survivors' autonomy without clearly benefiting them. Related Articles: Kahn‐Nisser, Sara. 2018. "Constructive Criticism: Shaming, Incentives, and Human Rights Reforms." Politics & Policy 46(1): 58–83. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12240. Winter, Stephen. 2020. "Tools for Tragedy: Procedures for Assessing Historic Redress Claims." Politics & Policy 49(1): 162–85. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12385. Woessner, Matthew, and April Kelly‐Woessner. 2006. "Slavery Reparations and Race Relations in America: Assessing How the Restitutions Debate Influences Public Support for Blacks, Civil Rights, and Affirmative Action." Politics & Policy 34(1): 134–54. 10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2006.00007.x. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]