The Core of Restorative Justice in Indonesia's Criminal Justice System

This research aims to comprehensively explore Restorative Justice within Indonesia's judicial system, examining its role, necessity, and implementation methods. The theoretical framework emphasizes reconciliation, reparation, and the involvement of victims, offenders, and communities in justice processes, contrasting with punitive approaches by prioritizing healing and peace restoration. Methodologically, the study employs normative legal research, analyzing Indonesian laws, conducting comparative studies, and exploring doctrinal principles relevant to Restorative Justice. Findings underscore the need for a unified legal framework to ensure consistent application across different judicial levels, advocating for judges to apply Restorative Justice principles effectively through proper training and guidelines. This research contributes valuable insights into enhancing justice and reconciliation practices in Indonesia's criminal justice system.