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VOL. 12, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Restorative justice in resolving cases of children in conflict with the law
Authors
Ni Made Diana Dewi
Abstract
Restorative justice is an approach to
resolving juvenile criminal cases that emphasizes restoration rather than
punishment. This study aims to analyze the application of restorative justice
in resolving cases of children in conflict with the law in Indonesia and the
authority of law enforcement officials in using discretion to implement this
approach. The research method used is normative legal research with a statutory
and conceptual approach. The results indicate that restorative justice in the
juvenile criminal justice system is realized through the diversion mechanism as
stipulated in Law Number 11 of 2012 concerning the Juvenile Criminal Justice
System. Law enforcement officials have discretionary authority at every stage
of the juvenile criminal justice process to prioritize the best interests of
the child. However, its implementation still faces obstacles in the form of
differing understandings and limited technical guidelines. Therefore,
regulatory strengthening and capacity building are needed for law enforcement
officials to ensure the smooth implementation of restorative justice.
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Pages:360-364
How to cite this article:
Ni Made Diana Dewi "Restorative justice in resolving cases of children in conflict with the law". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 360-364
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