Restorative Justice in The Shadow of Terrorism: Child Rehabilitation or the Illusion of Judgment?

Abstract

Objective: This study delves further into the application of restorative justice to the problems faced by young people in Indonesia who have been exposed to terrorism. Restorative justice is advocated as a feasible approach for addressing this complex issue because of its focus on restoration and readjustment. Methods: This subject is affected by legal norms and philosophy. The constraints of restorative justice and the necessity for stakeholder engagement limit its potential advantages in combating juvenile terrorism. Results: This research shows that restorative justice is part of a broader approach to prevent youth radicalization, including effective education, quick intervention, and support for at-risk families and communities. This research also emphasizes the necessity for legal, educational, family, and community involvement with teen terrorists. Restorative justice programs work best when they are part of a larger plan that identifies at-risk individuals, intervenes on their behalf, and supports their families and communities, according to the research. Conclusion: This research examines restorative justice for Indonesian teenage terrorists. Restorative justice's emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration makes it useful for rehabilitating teen terrorists. The idea allows victims and community members a say in decisions.