Taslim Fait
Faculty of Social Science and Economic Science, Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka

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Diversion in Child Sexual Violence Cases: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Norway Irabiah Junus; Taslim Fait; Anis Ribcalia Septiana; Indar Ismail Jamaluddin; Yodang Yodang
IJCLS (Indonesian Journal of Criminal Law Studies) Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): Indonesia J. Crim. L. Studies (May, 2026)
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijcls.v11i1.33389

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This study examines the implementation of diversion in child sexual violence cases in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, and compares it with restorative justice practices in Norway. Despite the growing adoption of diversion under Law No. 11 of 2012 on the Juvenile Criminal Justice System, its application in sexual violence cases remains controversial and inconsistent. Using a qualitative approach based on interviews and document analysis, this study finds that diversion practices in Indonesia are constrained by victims' consent, socio-cultural factors, and limited institutional capacity. At the same time, Norway demonstrates a more structured, welfare-oriented restorative model. The study highlights the need for clearer guidelines and stronger victim protection mechanisms to ensure a balanced approach to justice.