<![CDATA[The resolution of cases involving children in conflict with the law in Indonesia still lacks a clear concept regarding the application model of diversion and the living law in society. This study is significant considering the numerous restorative justice models based on living law in society that have not been accommodated in Indonesian legislation. This research aims to understand, analyze, and describe: (1) the regulation of restorative justice in resolving criminal acts by Children in Conflict with the Law in Indonesia through diversion; (2) the concept of restorative justice in the practice of local wisdom of the Malay Asahan cultural community; and (3) a model of combining RJ application according to the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Law. The study found that the Malay Asahan community, which includes the City of Tanjungbalai, Asahan Regency, and Batubara Regency, still practices "bapokat" in resolving cases of Children in Conflict with the Law. Bapokat plays a crucial role in overcoming several weaknesses of instruments, institutions, and Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) in implementing the Juvenile Justice System Law in the three districts/cities. The study found that the Malay Asahan community integrates the application of the Juvenile Justice Law and the living law in society through the cultural practice of bapokat, involving institutions concerned with child protection, both government and non-governmental. The study concludes that village heads and village chiefs play a crucial role in preserving the local wisdom of bapokat while strengthening the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Law through mediation procedures and recording cases of Children in Conflict with the Law at the village level. LEOs are recommended to receive local wisdom education in the context of applying restorative justice.]]>
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