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Journal : Jurnal Ilmiah METADATA

THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE VICTIMOLOGY PARADIGM IN THE INDONESIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: STRENGTHENING VICTIM PROTECTION THROUGH RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS-BASED JUSTICE APPROACHES Siregar, Syawal Amry
Jurnal Ilmiah METADATA Vol. 7 No. 3 (2025): Edition September 2025
Publisher : LPPM YPITI

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47652/metadata.v7i3.928

Abstract

This article examines the paradigm transformation in victimology within Indonesia's criminal justice system, analyzing the evolution from retributive to restorative approaches in protecting crime victims. The research investigates how international human rights frameworks have influenced Indonesian legal reforms, particularly through the implementation of Law No. 31 of 2014 on Witness and Victim Protection and the 2023 Criminal Code. Employing a normative-empirical legal research methodology with qualitative analysis, this study examines statutory regulations, judicial decisions, and implementation practices across multiple jurisdictions in Indonesia. The findings reveal a significant paradigm shift toward victim-centered justice, evidenced by enhanced restitution mechanisms, victim impact statement integration, and community-based restorative justice programs. However, substantial implementation gaps persist, including limited awareness among law enforcement officials, inadequate funding for victim support services, and cultural barriers to restorative approaches in certain communities. The research identifies critical challenges: inconsistent application of restorative justice principles across jurisdictions, insufficient training for criminal justice practitioners, and the tension between traditional retributive justice expectations and emerging restorative paradigms. Comparative analysis with victimology developments in progressive jurisdictions demonstrates that Indonesia's legal framework has made considerable progress, yet practical implementation requires systematic capacity building, increased inter-agency coordination, and sustained commitment to human rights principles. This article contributes to the scholarly discourse on victimology by providing comprehensive analysis of Indonesia's transition toward victim protection, offering policy recommendations for strengthening restorative justice mechanisms, and proposing an integrated framework that harmonizes traditional justice values with contemporary human rights standards. The study concludes that successful paradigm transformation requires not merely legislative reform but comprehensive systemic change encompassing institutional capacity, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering commitment to victim dignity and rights restoration.
Co-Authors Ade Yuliany Siahaan Albert Kardi Sianipar Alusianto Hamonangan Ananta Tarigan Andi Sepima Anri Manullang Arianto Putratama Rajagukguk Aswan Depari Bachtiar Simatupang, Bachtiar Barus, Debora Morina Br Bobby Christian Halim Budiono Saputro Candra Hutagalung Carina Carina carina carina Darwin S. Pangaribuan Devi Siringo-ringo Diana R. Hutasoit Efensius Bali Elta Monica Br. Meliala Erniwati laia Erwin Syahputra Ester Ester Febriyanti Silaen Fidelis Pangondian Simamora Fije Siregar Fitria Lubis Frans Sindi Butar-Butar Fransiskus David Ferdy Sinurat Ghina Aqila Marenza Ginting, Diana Rita br Ginting, Sejati Gomgom T.P. Siregar Gomgom TP Siregar Gomgom TP Siregar Gulo, Veto Putra Saroli Hana Nelsri Kaban Harles R. Gultom Idem Sitepu Ihya Ulumuddin Jaminuddin Marbun Jaminuddin Marbun Jimmi Depari Judika Judika Kasman Kasman Kristel Putri Regianna Br Pane Kristofel Ablio Manalu Laia, Anolifa Lestari Victoria Sinaga Limbong, Panal Herbet Lubis, Ansori Lubis, Mhd Ansori Lubis, Mhd. Ansori Lumbanraja, Julius Madianta Br Ginting Maidin Gultom Maidin Simamora Malau, Herlianna Mangapul Marbun Manurung, Mangasa Marbun, Jaminuddin Marnaek Tua Benny Kevin Afriando Marnaek Tua Kevin Purba Maurice Rogers Maurice Rogers Siburian Mhd. Yasid Nasution Mirza Keumala Muhammad Ansori Lubis Muhammad Irfan Afandi Muhammad Ridwan Lubis Nasution, Mhd. Yasid Ndruru, Andi putra perjuangan Nikson Silitonga Novi Juli Rosani Zulkarnaen Nurita, Cut Nurma Suspitawati Tambunan Parlin Azhar Harahap Pramana, Jaka Prins David Jemil Tamba Putra Ilham Rafael Ariston Jones Situmorang Rakhman Anthero Purba Reza Fahlevi Kasbi Ria Shinta Devi Ria Sintha Devi Roberto Carlos Aritonang ROGERS, MAURICE Ruth Gabriella Siahaan Samuel Panjaitan Samuel Simanjuntak Saragih, Hasiholan Rodearman Septendi Sangkot Siallagan, Mangatur Erginda Simamora, Fidelis P Siregar, Eddy Surya Siregar, Gomgom T.P. Situmorang, Robinson Supri Helmi Lubis Suranta Menda Ginting Surya Darma Tansar, Abdi Tantri Septina Tarigan, Aprilda Sary Br Taufiqurrahman, Mhd. Terbit Terbit Toto Hartono Tumpak Siregar Yasid, Muhammad Yohanes Perdamean Wau Zulkarnain W. Harahap