Research Platform on Law and Human Experience
Soul&Law is an international research-driven platform that explores the intersection of law, psychology, and human dignity. The project is dedicated to examining how legal systems affect individuals on psychological and emotional levels, and how justice processes can evolve to be restorative, reflective, and human-centered.
Is to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and human experiences by fostering dialogue and collaboration among professionals, researchers, and individuals who advocate for a more empathetic approach to justice.
Soul&Law is an international research-driven platform that explores the intersection of law, psychology, and human dignity. The project is dedicated to examining how legal systems affect individuals on psychological and emotional levels, and how justice processes can evolve to be restorative, reflective, and human-centered.
Soul&Law is envisioned as an evolving network of practitioners, academics, and advocates committed to humanizing justice systems. The project invites contributions from professionals across law, psychology, social sciences, and public policy — fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and developing practical approaches that address the human consequences of legal interventions.
Through a combination of research, real-life narratives, and global practices, Soul&Law seeks to create an interdisciplinary platform that encourages innovation in how justice is perceived and applied.
Our Values
Human-centered legal processes
Law as a space for restoration and dignity
Recognizing the impact of trauma and vulnerability
Accessibility of justice for all
About the Founder
Kristina Soshkina holds degrees in Law and Psychology and has worked as a legal professional in the social sector for 16 years. She teaches law at the university level, conducts academic research, and publishes articles in legal and interdisciplinary journals. Her experience includes public-health and legal-social projects, as well as direct work with individuals in difficult life situations. Kristina founded High Hopes, a volunteer crisis center for women who have experienced violence, and continues to volunteer in hospice and crisis-support services. She is also a trained mediator.
Soul&Law grew out of this work. The project integrates her legal expertise, psychological training, and practical experience to examine how justice affects people not only formally, but personally. Kristina views compassion as a professional competence essential to responsible legal practice.
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