The Police and Justice Restorative : A Sustainable Legal Approach in Perspective Justice Dignified

Widiawan, I Putu Arya Restu
Sudharma, Kadek Januarsa Adi
Kurniawan, I Gede Agus

Pena Justisia: Media Komunikasi dan Kajian Hukum
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2025): Pena Justisia

This article discusses the role of the police in implementing restorative justice, including the function of mediation, solving cases at the initial level, crime prevention, as well as education and outreach to the community. This approach not only helps resolve conflicts peacefully, but also restores social relations and builds public trust in the legal system. However, the implementation of restorative justice faces a number of challenges, such as the need for a paradigm shift, increasing the capacity of police officers, and coordination between institutions. Through conceptual analysis, this paper concludes that restorative justice, if implemented effectively, can be the basis for creating a more sustainable, inclusive and just legal system. This approach is in line with the principle of distinguished justice which places humans as subjects, not objects, in the legal process. Thus, restorative justice not only offers more humane legal solutions, but also contributes to the creation of a harmonious and just society.